Your mom told you not to worry, she had everything handled. You were her agent under her power of attorney, helping her pay bills and manage accounts. When she passed away, you assumed you would simply continue handling things. Then you tried to deposit an insurance...
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Those Were The Days: Significant April events in mountain history, Part One
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian April has a poor image in the minds of most, because it has two big tax days within it. First is Property Tax Day. The inability to pay property taxes during the Great Depression of the 1930s resulted in many mountain property...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: “Raindrops”
As I was driving up to the dump just before the rainstorm, all up and down Kuffel Canyon, those beautiful Dogwood Trees were in full bloom… Bow wow! Those blooming trees were so beautiful this year. Those dogwoods have been so bountiful, I guess ‘cause we didn’t get...
Financial Focus: Gen Z and retirement
For Gen Z workers, saving for retirement may feel out of reach. High-interest credit cards and student loan payments can drain a paycheck before the month even begins. With rising rents and higher everyday prices, there’s barely room for anything beyond the basics....
Ask the realtor: How to get your closing costs paid without negotiating
Not many hopeful homebuyers realize there are legitimate—and surprisingly simple—ways to reduce or even eliminate some of the upfront costs associated with purchasing a home. Closing costs tend to be one of the biggest hurdles. They can feel like a moving target, and...
Those Were The Days: Logging wagon embodies tradition in Twin Peaks
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian In September of 1962, John Dexter had just completed a two-month restoration of a historic logging wagon and he donated it to the Twin Peaks community, where he had deep family roots. It was at the urging of the Worthwhile Club...
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