Dear Edith: This is the first time we've bought a house, and our agent says when we find the right one, she'll draw up the contract and we'll sign it right there. My father always advised I should never sign a contract until a lawyer has looked it over for me. What is your advice about this? -- G. C. F. Answer: For first-time buyers, signing a purchase offer can be a shaky … [Read more...] about Real Estate Tips – Questions on Signing the Purchase Contract
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Here’s How to Install Mirrors on Closet Doors
Dear James: The dressing area in my master bedroom is not as bright as I would like. I thought about hanging a mirror somewhere, perhaps on the closet door. Will this really help my problem much? -- Mary T Dear Mary: Using mirrors is an excellent and effective method to brighten up any room. An added benefit is your room will also look much larger than it actually is. This … [Read more...] about Here’s How to Install Mirrors on Closet Doors
Rachel Maddow and President Trump Raking in the Cash for MSNBC
The election of President Donald J. Trump has led to soaring ratings for MSNBC and Rachel Maddow and those numbers also equal higher ad rates. MSNBC’s prime time star is helping her network rake in the cash as sponsors are now paying a hefty “69 percent increase from last year, per Mediaite. According to their report, “a 30-second spot ran for $2,600 in May 2016, it now … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow and President Trump Raking in the Cash for MSNBC
Social Security: Explaining Medicare Card Codes
Q: My wife and I are both on Social Security and Medicare. Her Medicare card has my Social Security number with a "B" after it. When I die, I know she will get widow's benefits. But will she continue to get Medicare on my record? A: Yes, she will continue to get Medicare on your record. The only thing that will change is that she will get a new Medicare card, still with your … [Read more...] about Social Security: Explaining Medicare Card Codes
Review – 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance: Plug-In Hybrid Is a Techno Powerhouse
As BMW barrels into the frontier of autonomous driving, it may need to change its tagline from the "Ultimate Driving Machine" to the "Ultimate Driven Machine." Today's tester is a 330e iPerformance plug-in hybrid sedan. Of course, it has all the overthought attention of BMW engineering. It is an accomplished hybrid-electric experience and much more accommodating than some of … [Read more...] about Review – 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance: Plug-In Hybrid Is a Techno Powerhouse
Social Security – Working Seniors Pay Taxes and May See Benefit Increase
Q: I just turned 71 years old. I have been getting Social Security since I was 66. I was having trouble making ends meet and I recently took a job doing some consulting work. I just got my first paycheck, and I was surprised to learn they are taking Social Security taxes out of my paycheck. I thought once you are getting Social Security, you no longer have to pay taxes into the … [Read more...] about Social Security – Working Seniors Pay Taxes and May See Benefit Increase