It’s easy to do While working with a family member on his budget, I asked him about the $36.00 he was paying to Norton/Lifelock every month. He said it was for identity theft protection. I told him that he could put a security freeze on his credit for free. He…

Yes it’s legal — Do you love to read or listen to audiobooks but don’t love spending money on them? Do you wish you had time to go to the library and check out some books? Are you planning to travel and would like to listen to an audiobook to help pass the time? …

Medicare open enrollment began on October 15 and ends on December 7. If you’re like me, you’ve muted all of those annoying commercials, but if you have to make some Medicare choices, read on for some tips. When my mother moved in with my husband and me in 2016, I…

A Mammogram Every Year Could Save Your Life — “The radiologist wants to speak to you,” the technician told me right after I had my annual mammogram. I assumed it was normal procedure. The radiologist talked to everyone, didn’t he? I didn’t have a clue. …

Do Your Part to End Domestic Violence Now — Gabby Petito — You likely know her name. She was initially reported as missing in August but not by her boyfriend, the last person known to be with her. Sadly, it’s probable that she’s most likely another tragic victim of domestic violence. Statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence…

A WordPress cautionary tale — You can create your own blog and have it up and running in minutes! I had read that WordPress is the easiest platform for blogging, and if there’s a “Dummies” book about it, it must be true! That was before I tried it myself. Before getting started, I read Blogging All-in-One for Dummies, by Susan Gunelius. It all sounded like a piece of cake! …

My husband and I just adopted a dog and it wasn’t exactly easy. Why is it so hard? This is our rescue dog-umentary. — Pups running amok As I was growing up, there were free puppies on every corner, or so it seemed. Many families couldn’t afford to have their pets fixed or didn’t care, so it just wasn’t done. Our German Shorthair pointer had pups regularly; not because she was intentionally bred, she just “happened” to…

We Jumped on the House Buying Roller Coaster — “I’ve sent you some listings. Take a look at them and let me know which ones you want to see.” This was a text from our realtor as she found new listings on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) that met our criteria. My husband and I would hop online and…

Plus a simple DIY floral design you can make — When my now-husband and I were dating long-distance, he sent me a box of two dozen roses in a rainbow of colors; red, pink, yellow, white, orange, etc. All of the ladies in the office where I worked came over to my desk to check them out. When I called…