Consumer confidence shot up in March to a 16-year high, posting a 125.6 reading in The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®. The Expectations reading of the Index rose to 103.9, while the Present Situation reading rose to 143.1. February’s reading was 116.1. “Consumer confidence increased sharply in March to its highest level since December 2000 […]

Q: My mother passed away recently, leaving behind a small condo with a reverse mortgage. There is no equity in the property. Do I need to do anything about it?   A: Most people eventually find themselves in a situation like this, dealing with the hassles of an inherited property. The ownership of the condo […]

So my biggest pet peeve is that people call me Sandy, which is not my name. When I was born, my parents wanted to give me a name that would not have a nickname. They wanted me to just be me and not short for something else. So I was named Stacey Elissa Sandoe. Pretty […]

Make the transition a little less RUFF with these helpful ideas from HomeAdvisor. Guest Post by HomeAdvisor  Congratulations! You’re considering getting a pet, or you’re about to bring a new furry friend home to join the family. This is an exciting moment. Of course, it also requires some preparation — part of which includes readying […]