ISSUE 166 – October 2026
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A Season Or A Lifestyle?
There is something about the change of seasons that gets people excited. Fall can indeed give us a fresh start. But only if we recognize we need one.
Sears Would Have Given Me a Mortgage
Did you know we haven’t always been involved in big banking with federal rates and an inflated housing market? In the first half of the 20th century, department stores like Sears & Roebuck manufactured their own homes.
The Holidays Are A Decision Problem, Too
Sometimes celebrating the holidays with an older relative can be taxing. Contributor Brenda Parmalee reminds us that the holiday is never about the size of the tree. It’s the light, and who’s sitting in it.
What Do You Do About the Refrigerator?
Life in the tiny world can be tough when it comes to choosing appliances and keeping their use in budget. Refrigerators are especially challenging.