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Prepping: Need a New Kitchen in 2016?

For 2016, I’m introducing an ongoing series we’ll call ‘Prepping!’ In a single segment, or series, we’ll take on a subject related to your home – like ‘prepping for a new kitchen’ or ‘prepping for a new dog’ – and unpack that subject tapping the appropriate experts. So as we hinted, our first subject and […]
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How to Stop Putting Things Off at Work

(TNS)—The fun of the holidays is over and most of us are back at work, hoping to focus on new goals. That brings us, inevitably, to the archenemy of goals: procrastination. A good example of procrastination, and I’m not making this up, is me typing one-and-a-half sentences of this column and then thinking, “Oh, I […]
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5 Things Hackers Love to See You Share on Social Media

(TNS)—Whether you got a new job, new digs or just want to post a cool selfie, chances are you’ve shared what you’ve been up to on social media. Communication channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram make sharing information fast and easy. Sharing what you’re doing might sound innocent, but your friends and followers aren’t the […]
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10 Disciplines to Build Wealth

Looking to build more financial stability this year? The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®) has introduced 10 key practices that Gary Acosta, NAHREP CEO and co-founder, has created as one of the initiatives for the Hispanic Wealth Project (HWP). The HWP was launched by the NAHREP foundation with the aim of tripling […]
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5 Healthy Home Habits to Start in 2016

(TNS)—It’s the time of year when we’re inundated with articles on how to be healthy, start good-for-you habits and dump the bad ones. But, what about giving some attention to another major investment in your life—your home. To help get your home in tip-top shape, here are five healthy home habits to start in the […]
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Living Smart: How to Keep that Holiday Sparkle

(TNS)—We’ve spent the past several weeks (dare I say, months?) celebrating the holidays with friends and family amongst twinkling lights, glittering ornaments and beautifully wrapped packages. But now that the parties are over, how can we maintain that bright décor and warm feeling without using Santa and snowmen? Check out these ideas to make your […]
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11½ Ways to be a More Congenial Air Traveler

(TNS)—Recently I travelled via airplane. As is often the case, my seatmate didn’t acknowledge my existence with so much as a nod or a wan smile, but he did manage to nod off on my shoulder for 30 or so minutes before he woke up. I didn’t have the heart to shake him awake. It […]
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Consumers Have Confidence in 2016

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had decreased moderately in November, improved in December. The Index now stands at 96.5 (1985=100), up from 92.6 in November. The Present Situation Index increased from 110.9 last month to 115.3 in December, while the Expectations Index improved to 83.9 from 80.4 in November. “Consumer confidence improved in […]
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Is Coming to Work Sick Really a Good Idea?

(TNS)—Too ill to work? Many people, and especially those with paid sick leave, stay home. However, even people with sick leave regularly engage in “presenteeism” — going to work while ill. It’s the opposite of absenteeism, and its impact on the workplace has been a topic long sequestered in academic journals. As we head into […]