Estate planning mistakes your family can’t afford to make – Part 1
While it’s human nature to avoid thinking about death and impairment, failing to properly plan your estate exposes loved ones to myriad troubles including court battles, assets getting lost and outcomes directly against your wishes. Even those leaning on standard...
Dear Sidney – 01/25/2024
I’m enjoying the calm January weather, although the paranoia of a sudden snowstorm hangs in the air. My worry and upset this month is the non-response to my conversational text messages by certain family members. Are they really that busy? What is the current texting...
Navigating the 2024 housing market – The critical misstep homebuyers must avoid
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, understanding market trends is key. Since January 2022, we've witnessed a striking 105-percent inflation in mortgage interest rates, climbing from 3.22 percent to 6.60 percent by Jan. 18, 2024. This surge has led...
Fostering the inner artist in girls
By Mary-Justine Lanyon With the theme of Artists on the Mountain, Soroptimist International of Rim of the World (SIROW) invited three artists to talk with members of Every Girl Counts at Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School. The program, open to girls in sixth,...
