All business owners can benefit from some level of estate planning. Building protection into your business plan is one of the most important decisions you can make to safeguard your partners, your employees and your family. Here, we will discuss the four key components of estate planning to help make sure you are well set…
By Lance FlemingMarket & Main Realty, 303.710.7900 Even if the weather doesn’t seem to know it, it is now the coolest time of year. Many things attribute to the fourth quarter cool off in real estate. Families are settling in for the school year and less likely to move. Holidays happen the the end of…
By Diane Blocker Colorado is a diverse and colorful state regardless of where you live. How often do we miss out on the beauty of our state because we are busy driving? The next time you want to enjoy some of Colorado’s beauty, why not consider taking the train? Colorado has fewer rail lines than…
Are spider bites more prevalent in the fall? The answer is yes, they can be and there are a few reasons why: Seasonal Behavior of SpidersMating Season: Many spider species become more active in late summer and fall because it’s their mating season. Males in particular tend to wander in search of females, which increases…
The holiday countdown is officially on—just 16 shopping days until Christmas! Say WHAT? Well – if you’re like a lot of folks, Christmas shopping only happens on the weekend after payday and there’s only 16 weekends left until Christmas. If you get paid every two weeks, that cuts the time in half, making it only…
As vehicles age and lifestyles shift, many drivers are asking themselves a familiar question: should the next car be leased or purchased? For those who no longer have the same commuting patterns, child-shuttling responsibilities, or need for multiple long-term vehicles, leasing is increasingly becoming an attractive option. The Case for LeasingLeasing offers several financial and…
Against the Grain aims to spark thought, challenge thinking, and encourages each reader to be the best version of themselves possible. Some discussions may be mildly uncomfortable; some may be enlightening. We’ll approach each with an open mind and willingness to explore what we may not always understand, for it’s in being uncomfortable that we’ll…
By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel I recently received a completed Soap Box Derby registration form in my inbox, which is not unusual since we’re preparing for our upcoming Soap Box Derby. But this one stood out – not for what it said, but for how it looked. Splattered across the page were several spots…
Voice Calls That Should Raise Your SuspicionHere are actual scam phone pitches logged at the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline, Impostor fraud, in which criminals pretend to be law enforcement, government officials or other authorities, is now the number one type of consumer scam in America. The better you are at detecting it, the safer you…
Often times I’m talking with someone who is an expert in their field and they are using jargon from their world that I get stuck trying to figure out mid-conversation. I roll around the context of how they used it. My brain goes into “spelling bee” mode, asking the derivative, trying to spell it out,…
