Builder confidence rises amid low interest rates: NAHB index

Builder confidence climbed for the second straight month, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. Continue reading

What to Do About Winter’s Dry Indoor Air

When frigid conditions prevail outside, most of us in colder climates worry about how to avoid road hazards or prevent a slip on the ice. It’s easy to forget that the cold, dry indoor air in our homes, while invisible, can be an equal risk to our healt… Continue reading

Finding My Purpose: Is That All There Is?

The lyrics in Peggy Lee’s pop song “Is That All There Is” seemed as inscrutable to me as she was. But it was 1969 and I was 11. What did I know of the world, observing this honeyed-voice guest on one of many TV variety shows I watched in the family roo… Continue reading

3 Questions to Ask to Assess Your Asset Allocation

With more frequent spikes in market volatility, after nine years of a bull market — and the 2008-‘09 bear market a not-too-distant memory — it’s understandable to have your stomach churning and be asking…what’s next for the market? One thing we know is… Continue reading