What will you be doing the weekend of May 5th-6th? I will be joining forces with thousands of folks to walk in the Washington DC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This will be an amazing tour of America’s capital along with our country’s most treasured monuments and every step will help take us closer to [...]
Preparing for One of Retirement’s Major Expenses – Taxes As you plan for retirement, you’re likely considering the major expenses you may encounter, such as housing and health care. But are you overlooking something that may have a significant impact on your ability to achieve a financially secure retirement? If the bulk of [...]
Save Money: Smarter Spring Cleaning It may seem like the answer to de-cluttering your home after the spring thaw lies in the aisles for storage containers and cleaning supplies that can often cost a small fortune. But getting your house clean and organized can be financially beneficial if you’re willing to wield your creativity [...]
What do Extended Low Interest Rates Mean for You? The economy may be plodding toward recovery, but it isn’t moving quickly enough to justify an increase in interest rates any time during the next two years according to the Federal Reserve. The Fed’s first announcement of lowered interest rates came during the recession in [...]
For more than three decades, Paddy’s Bar and Grill at 65 S.W. Yamhill has been a Portland institution, serving up Irish fare and atmosphere, and garnering a reputation for a range of whiskeys — a whole wall full, in fact. Now Oregon State is honoring Paddy’s owner with the “Orange Spotlight” award, which highlights businesses [...]
This Video was Chosen for the video of the week because it is just so adorable. It is just impossible to see the interaction between this baby and mans best friend and not smile. We hope you enjoy this video as much as we do and that it brings joy to your day.
Now that Groundhog Day has come and gone, the ritual of spring cleaning is here. Originally spring cleaning was a necessary ritual from the cold winters of wood burning and kerosene lamps that would leave soot and grime throughout the home. Today, spring cleaning allows us to throw open our windows and let the fresh [...]
Kate Campbell Stevenson “brings them back alive” every day! The incomparable actress and mezzo-soprano brings her one-woman show, Women: Back to the Future, to the CCBC Women’s Expo on Saturday, March 10, at 11 am! If you ever wanted to “meet” Eleanor Roosevelt, now’s your chance. Relive Eleanor’s struggles to overcome her fear of public [...]
Stay on Top of Your Protection Needs By Jeffrey D. Carlson, CFP® Many are aware of the role insurance plays in long-term financial security, but people often underestimate the importance of updating insurance policies as you age. The decisions you make about the best protection plan for you and your family today may not be [...]
Many of our customers have Factory Built Fireplace Chimney Systems. You can distinguish these chimneys from a masonry chimney by the fact that the chase is usually covered in aluminum siding. These fireplaces were and still are a popular choice for new construction because they allow the homeowner to have a fireplace for less cost [...]
