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Saturday’s: 9AM
Fox Sports Ventura
1590 AM/97.9 FM KVTA
Sunday’s: 7AM K-EARTH 101 FM
(Back in the Fall on Sunday)
Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For beginner movers relocating to a new state for the first time, the excitement of a fresh start can sit right beside a tight, uneasy knot in the stomach. Starting over in a new city asks for big decisions all at once, money, home, work, and the small daily routines that make life
READ MORESuzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net Newlywed couples stepping into homeownership often discover that married life money concerns show up fast: mismatched spending habits, uneven credit histories, student loans, and big decisions about housing costs. These financial challenges in marriage can feel personal even when they’re really logistical, and that tension makes simple conversations harder than they need to
READ MORESuzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For first-time home sellers and busy homeowners trying to list between work, family, and moving plans, home repairs before selling can feel like a trap. The core tension is simple: pre-listing upgrades can help a sale, but guessing wrong can burn cash, delay the timeline, and still leave real estate selling challenges on
READ MOREJim McKinley money@moneywithjim.org For first-time homebuyers and early-stage property investors planning a career-related relocation with kids and pets, a professional family relocation can feel like too many moving parts at once. The core tension is real: career move logistics collide with school decisions, pet care, partner schedules, and housing costs that can shift fast, turning
READ MOREMichael Harris / unitedforloans.com I speak with Americans every day who believe homeownership is no longer realistic for them. High rates, rising prices, and discouraging headlines have caused many to quietly step away from the goal altogether. While that feeling is understandable, walking away from homeownership entirely can have long-term consequences that most people don’t
READ MOREImage via Pexels Suzie Wilsonsuzie@happierhome.net It’s one of life’s great balancing acts: moving closer to the people you love while preserving your independence, personal identity, and forward momentum. Whether you’re relocating across town or across the country, proximity to family brings warmth, convenience, and (sometimes) chaos. The goal is not just to move closer — but to move wisely.
READ MOREIf you want to get more done… …take time to slow down. Taking time for hobbies can increase your focus and creativity. And it will help you feel calmer and more balanced, too! Check out this recent article from Good Housekeeping for ways you can slow down and unwind without tech. These activities can help
READ MOREJim McKinley / moneywithjim.org Image via Pexels When the economy slows and uncertainty spreads, your instinct might be to freeze, wait it out, or cut back until things “go back to normal.” But recessions don’t follow rules. They’re uneven. They hit some households hard and leave others strangely untouched. The difference isn’t luck, its readiness.
READ MORESuzie Wilson / HappierHome.net Photo by Freepik Making your rental property more appealing isn’t about overhauling it into luxury status, it’s about removing hesitation. Great tenants, the kind who pay on time and treat your place with respect, are making calculated choices. They’re comparing finishes, scanning for red flags, and quietly assessing whether the space
READ MOREThe Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), chaired by Jerome Powell, announced its much-anticipated interest rate decision, marking a pivotal moment for the mortgage market. The committee decided to lower the benchmark rate by 25 basis points. Important Factors Why This Matters for Mortgage Professionals Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that this rate cut marked
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