The Importance of Regular HVAC Maintenance
Presented By DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Cooling The seasons change, but one thing should always stay constant in your house. This constant should be...
Hello Again
Let’s get down to brass tacks. I am, to put it politely, unreliable. Gimme a week off and, “Lo, and Behold !” I’ll take...
During Scary Headline Season, Here’s What Really Matters
Halloween may come once a year, but for many people, anxiety around money and the future lasts far longer. Debt, stretched budgets, or savings...
Government Shutdown: What It Could Mean for You
Federal government shutdowns tend to sound more alarming than they usually are. While headlines spark anxiety, history shows these episodes rarely leave lasting scars...
The Cat’s Meow
Well, maybe. We have a new prospective Porch Kitty. Rusty (not a serious automotive epizootic but a light orange mini-kitty) has arrived. He is currently...
12 Weeks Left in 2025: What Will You Lock In On?
Economic headlines and uncertainty can make even the most capable people freeze. Experts call it money paralysis—the feeling that the stakes are so high...
National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month
Presented By DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Cooling The fall season is bringing cooler temperatures to many regions of the country. That means you and...
Keep The Change
The on-line spoofers are at it again. Second or third call this week letting me know that I have won fabulous sums of money,...
Did You Know?
The typical small business may be even smaller than many consumers recognize. According to the 2022 Annual Business Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau,...
Small Cut, Big Signal: How the Interest Rate Change Will Affect You
This month, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point. While modest, the move is significant — it marks a turn after...
The Odds We Live By
How often have you started an important task, only to end up scrolling instead? Experts say our attention spans are shrinking, and economists now...
Salt of the Earth
I cannot be the only one being urged to try the “Himalayan Salt Trick”. It’s everywhere online and in some publications too. Every digital...
Hands OFF!!!!
What is it with people who seem to think that everything…EVERYTHING…is theirs to do with as they please? Whatever…whenever…wherever…however they please. How does this...
The Odds We Live By
Among last week’s headlines, two very different stories stood out. The first was impossible to miss: a nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot finally found...
Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty
That was me after the football game on Friday. Driving home on Liberty St.--late–just past SkyLanes, I spotted a cat in the road…putting at...
Your Successful Season Starts Now
As summer draws to a close, we’re reminded how quickly life moves. Economic reports shift week to week, headlines swing between optimism and caution,...
Your Playbook For Uncertain Times
Labor Day marks a turning point — routines shift, backpacks return, and the first crisp hints of fall are in the air. Change can...
The Value of Humility and Collaboration
In the world of finance, we often talk about numbers, trends, and strategies. But equally important to long-term success is a quality that doesn’t...
Aaaaannnnnd we’re off !!
Told ya ! As soon as the Fourth of July is done, it’s the looonnnng slide into SCHOOL. Slide’s over now and here we are,...
Between a rock and a hard place!
How, How, How is a person supposed to manage to learn to use these devices if all of the instructions assume that you already...
Is It Worth Haggling Over?
Imagine walking out of a restaurant and paying less — just for asking. For some people, saving money is a sport. Maybe it’s the...
Why you should let us buy your old Heating & Air Conditioning System
Presented By DeBord’s One Hour Heating & Cooling Achieving healthy, shiny hair and a vibrant scalp is a common goal for many of us. While...
Bikers. I Need Bikers!
Well, one, anyway. We can skip the heavy metal, major leather, tattoo extravaganza biker-types (Not that I have anything against such displays, mind you) I...
The Right Time, For The Right Reasons
We all have a unique relationship with time—some of us thrive on precise schedules; others adapt fluidly as life unfolds. This individuality shapes not...
Check, Please: Summer Spending in Review
Believe it or not, this week marks the midpoint of summer—the sweet spot between the solstice and the autumn equinox. According to the 2025...
Applause! Applause!
That goes to the latest iteration of theatrical presentation by the Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre, a farce titled “The Play That Goes Wrong”...which it...
Enduring Values – Reflections from the Course and Your Financial Journey
This past weekend, golfer Scottie Scheffler displayed his extraordinary skill and grace under pressure by winning the British Open. Yet, what lingered even more than...
Play It Again, Sam!
That’s a famous line from a famous movie (Or at least one everybody thinks that they remember, whether they did or not. Casablanca?). We...
