Kittyfly / Shutterstock.com Like many Americans, I suffer from TMSS — Too Much Stuff Syndrome. While I long to declutter, the sheer amount of stuff crowding the rooms in my house is overwhelming. I could start from one corner and work methodically around each room. But I’m more likely to follow through if I have…
Today starts Countdown to Turkey Day 2021. Did you know that we’re counting down to our 14th Turkey Day together? A lot of things have changed. There are different faces around the table, some are new and some are no longer with us. Also, most of us did not expect to be spending a second Thanksgiving…
You know the expression “burning a hole in my pocket?” It’s an old phrase for the restless feeling some people get when they have extra cash. But spending money on a whim is no way to invest, and it could lead to bad habits that get you in trouble one day. I think this is…
As the demand for secondary dwellings, rural retreats, and high-performance tiny homes increases, efficient floor plans become vital. The Hayley 9500 tiny house by Australian builder Alphaline offers a perfect balance of living space, indoor-outdoor connectivity, and utility. It measures 31 feet long and 9 feet wide, comfortably accommodating up to six people in two…
Bailey stepped into the president’s role at Foundation Source in March 2026 at a moment of significant industry pressure. The Philanthropic Initiative’s recent research found that 88 percent of high-net-worth clients report having discussed philanthropy with their advisor, up from 67 percent in 2018, while 99 percent of advisors agree these conversations matter. But only…
What does it take to turn a room no one uses into a minimalist contemporary living room that actually works? This project started as a blank space with textured drywall and a vaulted ceiling with no presence. Our designer rebuilt every surface from the floor up. Read on to find out how! The Challenge: Minimalist…
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Europe’s insurers are bracing for a new era of catastrophe risk fanned by rising temperatures in the world’s fastest-warming continent. Insurers, reinsurers and brokers contacted by Bloomberg are already predicting increased premiums and bigger losses tied to natural catastrophes. Importantly, they don’t see the latest bouts of extreme heat as a temporary shock, but as…
The data reinforces a picture of sustained operating pressure that may have direct implications for client cash flow, investment capacity, and succession planning timelines. Sales declined 2.7 per cent year-over-year in April and 3.0 per cent in May, according to Xero, before rebounding 3.8 per cent in June as gasoline prices dipped below $1.70 per…