Elder financial exploitation (EFE) is a common form of elder abuse that impacts as much as 10% of older Americans each year. But to better combat its growing commonality, more information is needed — particularly for vulnerable communities — according to senior advocacy organization AARP. “While financial exploitation can occur in any community, gaps in data exist in understanding the impact on...

This old-fashioned laundry product is the secret to bright white clothing and linens. Getty Images / Cris Cantón When it comes to laundry products, new stain-treating and odor-eliminating products tend to get all the attention. But it can be worth revisiting vintage housekeeping formulas and methods that have fallen out of fashion—like laundry bluing. Laundry bluing is a product that is used...

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Robert Cardillo Blooming after early spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils fade, irises steal the show both in the garden and in a vase for weeks each spring. But when to cut back irises? After their colorful flowers wither, or should you wait until fall, or even until after winter? This guide explains...

Find outdoor strings lights, pillow covers, area rugs, and more—all under $200. Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon As the summer heat fades and the crisp air of autumn sets in, fall is the perfect time to wine away an evening on the porch. And if you haven’t already, start thinking about how to dress it up for the season. Hence we chatted with Jessie-Sierra Ross, a seasonal entertaining...

These gifts won’t go “out of style.” Better Homes & Gardens / Brian Kopinski Taylor Swift is a music and pop culture icon, and these last couple of years have catapulted her to even more success thanks to her new albums and the international Eras Tour that has over 150 tour dates. Some fans, referred to as Swifties, remember where they were when “Tim McGraw” was released in 2006...

Including products to clear those ever-growing leaf piles. Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington There’s so much to appreciate about the fall, like the cool, crisp temperatures and the rich, multi-colored leaves. Outside of marveling at the changing landscape, yard and garden care is especially important this time of year. Proper maintenance not only ensures that your plants (and your...

Brack Ranch in St. Cloud and Trinity Gardens in DeLand will feature single-family detached High Performance Homes Orlando, FL - Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, today announced it has closed on a total of 124 homesites for two new communities in Central Florida. The first phase of Brack Ranch in St. Cloud includes 14...

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Florida remained the top destination for foreign buyers for 16th year in a row According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), foreign buyers spent $42 billion on U.S. existing homes between April 2023 and March 2024, a 21.2% decrease from the previous 12 months. During this period, international buyers purchased 54,300 properties, marking a 36% decline from the year before...

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to lower the benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years. But it appears to be anyone’s guess as to how large the cut will be. Interest rate traders were giving shorter odds on Tuesday afternoon to a cut of 50 basis points (bps), which would trim the Fed’s target range to 4.75% to 5%. According to the CME Group‘s...