Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? Deciding whether to pay off your mortgage before retirement is a common dilemma. While eliminating mortgage debt can reduce financial stress, it may not always be the best move for long-term financial security. When Paying Off Your Mortgage Makes

The Best Time to Start Planting Your Garden Central Florida’s warm climate provides nearly year-round gardening opportunities, but the best time to start planting depends on what you’re growing. Unlike northern regions with distinct spring planting seasons, Central Florida operates on a different s

St. Patrick's Day Recipe - Shamrock Party Punch Ingredients:  1 12 oz can frozen limeade concentrate 1 12 oz can frozen pineapple juice concentrate 2 packets lemon-lime flavored drink mix (e.g., Kool-Aid) 1 cup granulated sugar 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled 1.5 quarts lime sherbet Lemon and li

Q: I’m buying a home and my insurance agent found a prior claim for water damage that the seller didn’t disclose. What should I do? A: Sellers and their agents are required by law to disclose any facts about the house that materially affect it’s value. If you work within the timelines of your contr