A Calendar for Shoppers: November’s Best Buys

Just about everything’s on sale in November as brick-and-mortar and online retailers compete for your hard-earned dollars. The month begins with Veterans Day discounts and ends with Black Friday deals. While this can be the best time to find a deal on home-related purchases, don’t be fooled by all t

A Calendar for Shoppers: October’s Best Buys

October is a prime time for home-related purchases such as paint, leaf blowers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and air conditioning units. As the temperatures fall so do prices on window units and central air systems. Smoke detectors and batteries. When it’s time to “fall back” to Standard Tim

I’m Moving: How Do I Find the Best Schools for My Kids?

When moving with children, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is a big one: Where are the best schools to send the kids? Do Your Homework If at all possible, research your options before you move. Among the choices: local schools, charter and magnet schools, private schools and boarding