Do you love summer in Michigan? Do you love Thanksgiving in November? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you need Summersgiving in your life! It combines the best of sunshine and Thanksgiving in one neat little package and is the perfect excuse to throw a party with family and friends. It
Quite a few people found new love during the pandemic, including me. No worries – my marriage is still solid. This great love of my life has four legs and a long tail. It started innocently enough. I was a television reporter back in May 2020, writing a story about new protocols animal shelters had
A few months back, we road-tripped from Michigan to Texas. We spent many hours on the road (obviously), made many pit stops for a small boy to use the bathroom, snagged many snacks from gas stations, listened to a lot of music and had some in-depth conversations. That said, we also had sore muscles from
We have been hearing a lot about crypto lately – it has become such a polarizing investment, as people believe it is going to save our financial system while others believe it will destroy it. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that uses cryptography to secure and verify transactions, as well as to control the creation
Hibiscus flowers are not only a beautiful and delicious summer treat – they are rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin C and anthocyanin and have been shown to reduce hypertension, have natural antidepressant benefits, as well as aid in digestion and weight loss. I really enjoy them in a lovely and refreshing iced tea,
The internet is both a blessing, and a curse. A blessing because I can Google whatever I want and have any and all information in a matter of seconds. I can pay bills online, order groceries and meals for delivery from my favorite restaurants, make appointments for just about everything and more. And I enjoy
In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed. When a bank fails, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) repays depositors up to a $250,000 limit, a limit that is widely known. Approximately 90% of SVB’s deposits were above this limit. When a bank fails, its remaining assets are liquidated with the proceeds paid to depositors,
May 24 is National Asparagus Day! One of the joys of springtime in Michigan is the availability of locally-grown asparagus. The short-lived season is when asparagus lovers “overdose” on the gorgeous, green spears – baked, grilled and sautéed. Adding lemon or a balsamic dressing really makes the green, fresh flavor pop. This dish can be
While we all hope for the best, it’s important to be prepared for the worst. Unexpected events such as job loss, a medical emergency or car repairs can throw our finances off balance, leaving us scrambling for ways to cover the expenses. This is when an emergency fund comes in handy. In this article, we’ll
Due to losses on its bond portfolio, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in March. What happened? Bonds are safer than stocks, but not perfectly safe. Bonds carry two risks: default risk and interest rate risk. A bond is a loan; the bond buyer is giving a loan to the bond seller that is repaid with interest.
Currently, my partner and I are in the crucial phase of planning our big, summer adventure. Why crucial? One reason is because I have a “Type A” personality, so planning is required, and secondly, because two adults on their first European vacation as a couple plus one small boy equals, again, some advance planning. Initially,
“If any one steal cattle or sheep, or an ass, or a pig or a goat, if it belong to a god or to the court, the thief shall pay thirtyfold therefor; if they belonged to a freed man of the king he shall pay tenfold; if the thief has nothing with which to pay
