Expect that buying a foreclosed home to be a different experience than buying a typical piece of real estate. Usually there is only one agent involved and the essential piece of paperwork is a pre-approval letter from a lender before he or she will accept the offer. Usually there's not too much room for negotiation reg… read more

When it comes to art and entertainment, the choices are varied and endless, but here are some suggestions for the best TV series of all time. Let's start with comedy: "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is full of pearls of genius hilarity to share with viewers. If you loved Seinfeld, this show will tickle more than just your funny… read more

Let's discuss a recent proposal made by Obama to raise minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 by the end of 2015. Though it still seems far off, it's likely to happen as this proposal is profoundly supported by America's over 6 million small-scale employers. In the past, lobbyists who represent small businesses have alw… read more

When a parent first hears that his or her child may be held back a year in school the news can be quite a shock and seem to be entirely negative. However, holding a child back a year can be a positive thing for the child allowing him or her to further learn and mature without the potential struggles that would have com… read more

The first step to maintaining good health is proper hygiene. How many times have you heard that it's enough to wash your hands in warm soapy water regularly to avoid colds and other germs? Well, it's true and it's a better strategy than using antibacterial products that kill all bacteria - both good and bad. The use of… read more