Winterize Now For a Cozy December

Posted by Richard on October 11, 2021

Here’s how to stay warm this winter and save on heating and repair costs. Your home’s exterior: Clean the gutters so ice dams don’t form and cause damage. Replace cracked caulk around roof vents and around the chimney. Install a chimney cap to keep critters and objects from dropping in. A cap will also keep […]

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The Impact Of Inflation

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Suppose it is 1950. You have $5 in your pocket and you have to buy groceries. You’ve got plenty: Gallon of milk: 83 cents Dozen eggs: 60 cents Loaf of bread: 30 cents Chopped beef: 53 cents Frozen green beans: 24 cents Apples: 39 cents Peanut butter: 29 cents 5lbs potatoes: 26 cents 3 lbs. […]

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Ransomware Attacks Disrupt Key Infrastructure

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Ransomware continues to be a plague on private and governmental operations, even threatening health care. According to HIPAA Journal, ransomware attacks cost the American healthcare system roughly $21 billion in 2020, with attacks on at least 91 organizations. Attackers hit just 50 organizations in 2019. Attackers have also hit energy companies, local governments and various […]

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Where Can I Find A Down Payment For A New Home?

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We really want to buy a house, but we are struggling to come up with a down payment. Any ideas? If you have a regular work history, a reasonable credit score and modest debt, chances are good that you can qualify for a mortgage. The key is often the down payment, thought to be the […]

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