Troubling economic times impact retirement dreams
Two reports released by AARP recently paint a bleak picture for retirement dreams today and in the future. Thirteen percent […]
Three questions baby boomers can ask to help prevent medical mistakes
Despite the "wonders" of modern medicine, being misdiagnosed isn't rare. About 15 percent of patients experience an incorrect diagnosis, according
What are the best containers to store food in?
For years, l've been storing leftovers and beans, rice, and lentils in glass jars. Why? I've been concerned about chemicals
How to buy a foreclosed home
Are you thinking about using the recession to your advantage and purchasing a foreclosed home? Before you go to the
How to keep your wooden fence in good condition
Since I’m having some remodeling done to my home, I’ve been out in my yard a lot lately. Unfortunately, I
How to buy patio doors
My new Pella patio doors were installed this week. I selected Pella instead of Milgard because I didn’t need to
Tearing down an old shed: A lesson in patience
It was a beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest today, despite the forecast of scattered showers and sun breaks. I
Is your cable company raising prices in the confusion about the switch to digital TV?
Complaints from throughout the U.S. are being received by Consumers Union, publishers of Consumer Reports, as cable companies transfer channels
Meaningful jobs await baby boomers who’ll be working longer
If you’re a baby boomer who needs to work additional years because of the recession and it’s dramatic financial implications,