Dear Sydney, I’m in a panic. I dread the fact – and it truly is a fact – that I have traded one vice for another! For health and weight reasons, I have quit the sin of alcohol. I live alone with my dog and we do enjoy our three martini lunches. They are sadly missed....
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer Beginning in January 2025, companies wishing to write insurance in California will be required to issue 85 percent of their policies in areas designated as fire risk areas. That was some encouraging news shared by Insurance...
While group legal insurance offered through workplace benefits may seem like an affordable option for estate planning, it often falls short of providing the comprehensive, personalized plan your family needs. Here's why a heart-centered, counseling-oriented approach...
This week’s edition marks one full year of my tenure as real estate columnist for the Alpine Mountaineer newspaper. Before we celebrate, let’s dive into this week’s real estate knowledge! A home warranty plan can be a valuable asset for both buyers and sellers,...
I know you’re gonna think I’m crazy (many people already do), but did you know that you can rent a goat, or even a herd of goats, to rid your property of weeds and brush? It’s true, there’s a company in San Diego that will rent you a herd of goats to create defensible...
My husband of 45 years has me upset over his unreasonable demand to move down the mountain into an old folks home in Redlands. He wants me to give up my cabin in the woods, sell my furniture and all my trinkets and treasures, and live with him in a one-bedroom...
