RENO — They came from every corner to the Nevada desert to watch the nation’s premier air race, a daring competition among speed-hungry pilots that pushed the limits of safety. They all had one thing in common: a deep affection for aviation.
RENO — The Nevada Commission on Tourism is revealing three finalists for the role of state tourism director.
For the second year in a row, Allegiant Travel Co. made Fortune magazine’s list of 100 fastest-growing companies, but its ranking slipped.
Clean out the gutters. Put away the deck furniture and grill. Have the furnace checked. Sound familiar? Fall home improvement projects can help protect your home from cold weather and help save money on costly repairs down the road.
Money problems, including too much debt, can cause significant disharmony in a marriage and can even lead to divorce. Fortunately, some careful budgeting and smart use of credit can help you prevent wedding-induced money problems from interfering with your marital bliss.
As the hot, sunny weather of summer fades into memory, the crisp autumn nights and falling leaves signal a change of season. For some parts of the country, this change means entertaining outdoors is finally bearable, while in others, people begin to dig out the sweaters and scarves. It takes time to sort through piles of shorts, T-shirts and sandals to find warm, comfy pieces. So, this year put the warm-weather clothes away now and store them safely for use next spring and summer.
While zombies have been a staple at Halloween festivities for decades, you could argue that dressing up as the undead is more popular than ever. In fact, channeling your inner zombie no longer needs to be reserved just for Halloween.
Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and other elements of winter are not far off. You’ve enjoyed your backyard all summer long, but now it’s time to get everything prepped to handle the upcoming cold weather.
Taking on the role of caregiver for an aging, disabled or seriously ill loved one can be emotionally challenging – and financially baffling. You want to ensure your loved one receives the best medical care available, yet hold down expenses at the same time. And if the person you care for has Medicare, you’ll want to make sure you know how to best use it to help with medical expenses.
This week, I’d like to answer a few quick questions that landed in my email inbox.
If one is going to begin receiving alimony payments to continue for three years, can it be used as qualifying income for a mortgage loan? If so, is a two-year past history of the income required?
After Hurricane Katrina pounded New Orleans, homeowner Mary A. Huff, who works from her home running her communications business, had new gutters and guards installed on her 1970s split-level ranch house in suburban Atlanta. Her goal was to get water to flow better off the roof and to the ground rather than end up in her house. A year later, she was horrified to find the new gutters leaked. And worse, she learned from her roofing contractor – who hadn’t done the other work – that the gutters were too small for the runoff. The excess water further eroded her 20-year-old roof.
Slashed home prices and interest rates continuing to hover near historical lows aren’t the only enticements currently available to buyers seeking a home purchase bargain.