A big change has occurred in my life. My niece, the Lovely Linda Lee, passed away Feb. 17, 2020. Linda worked as a bank auditor, day trader, and real estate agent. She was really smart and got her master’s degree in economics from the University of Washington. Read more →
Lochinvar is recalling about 34,300 condensing residential boilers in the United States and about 3,642 units in Canada. The boiler’s flue grommet can deteriorate and dislodge during use and allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more →
On the Fourth of July, I often write about the importance of our democracy and the ways we can work to ensure its health and vitality. However, this year, in the era of the coronavirus pandemic, I’m extremely concerned. Read more →
It’s an unusual year for the annual July 4th celebration in the United States. The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything, and now that cases throughout the nation are spiking, it’s time to rethink things again. The best plan for celebrating is to stay home. Read more →
What are your July 4th plans? This year, three-quarters of consumers plan to celebrate Independence Day, down from 86 percent in 2019. Much of the decline is because fewer consumers plan to go to traditional celebrations such as a fireworks show. Read more →
For several months now, I’ve been writing a weekly newsletter called “Helpful Money Tips for You.” It offers the latest information on how you can get what you want for your money. This week, I came across a most helpful tip. Read more →
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that a law protecting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being fired for any reason by the president is unconstitutional. The court rejected arguments that actions taken by the CFPB must be undone as a result. Read more →
Bayer agreed to pay $10 billion over claims its herbicide Roundup causes cancer in people in a settlement announced Wednesday. Most of the money will be sent to four leading plaintiffs’ law firms, who will distribute it to nearly 100,000 clients. Read more →