Life is unpredictable. We can plan and budget carefully, but we can’t anticipate every expense or change in income. Even a model employee may face a layoff when a company is sold. An accident or natural disaster might cause damage we can’t afford. A divorce or sudden change in health can cause a significant drop
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The death of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Coping with grief and loss and heartbreak alone are overwhelming and take time. When a deceased family member leaves you their home, their generous gift can cause stress on top of heartbreak when you must determine what to do with the inheritance.
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First impressions affect our lasting attitude toward everything—from meeting new people, to shopping at a new store, or searching for a new home. Your home makes its first impression to prospective buyers through its curb appeal. Boosting your home’s curb appeal is an effective way to encourage curious buyers to learn more about your property
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Your kids are grown with children of their own and off on their own adventure in another part of the country. The photos of your grandkids are breaking your heart and video calls are a poor substitute for seeing them in person. What’s a grandparent to do? For many grandparents, the solution is simple: move
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Portland is known for being rainy. We’re so accustomed to keeping raincoats and umbrellas handy that we often are taken by surprise and miss the rain during the dry months of summer. We aren’t the only ones; our lawns miss the rain, too, and grass can suffer in such dry, sunny weather. Keeping your lawn
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Summer is almost upon us! With it comes the hot, dry season in the Pacific Northwest, and many older homes in Oregon do not have air conditioning. With temperatures often climbing past 90 degrees in July and August, what is an AC-less person to do? With a little planning, you can spare yourself some of
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