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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....

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Taxman

Apr 17, 2024 | Uncle Mott

It’s that time of the year once again. Yes, it’s that dreaded time of the year when the taxman comes knock, knock, knocking at your door.Federal and state income taxes were due on the 15th of April, as usual. But that’s not all, folks, property taxes were also due on...

Dear Sidney – 04/18/2024

Apr 17, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I’m an older single lady who lives alone with an old dog in an old cabin. It snowed again last week; not much, just enough to make taking a walk or driving the car a bad idea. On my street are much younger neighbors, a few healthy men and women, all with...

Ask the realtor – How federal interest rates influence housing mortgages

Apr 17, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

Whenever the Federal Reserve contemplates an adjustment to the federal interest rate, it is a decision with significant ramifications for the housing market. What exactly does this mean for individuals looking to buy a home or refinance their mortgage? The federal...