Laurie Zeiger Dodd

06/03/2026

Banks vary in the fees that they charge. Your best protection against hidden fees is to find out which ones your financial institutions enforce.

Fees can eat away at your money if you don’t keep on top of your banks enforced regulations. U.S. co...

05/27/2026

Tom Kundig, the award-winning principal and founder of Olson Kundig talks mitigating climate-change risks, investing in windows, and more.

05/27/2026

Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track your spending and monitor your bank accounts.

Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track you...

05/27/2026

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Looking to sell your home quickly in 2026? Real estate professionals say these six low-lift, high-impact changes can help.

05/20/2026

Low credit shouldn't stop you from getting a second mortgage to pay off debt or make home repairs. What home project would you use the money for?

If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult i...

05/13/2026

Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

05/06/2026

Do your walls need a little freshening up? Here's what you can do.

Did your toddler scribble on the walls? Or perhaps a year or two of wear and tear have your interior...

05/02/2026

On almost a daily basis I fall in love with the dogs I meet. Today was no exception — but it was harder to say goodbye knowing Tw***ie and his brother Big Boy would not be in a warm home tonight. 🐾

🐾 Tw***ie & Big Boy — worth every bit of the drive to West LA!

These littermates are 1 year and 1 month old, and they are looking for their forever home.

✨ Tw***ie is an absolute gem — affectionate, gentle, and wonderfully calm. He remained nonreactive when other dogs walked by, and spent his time alternating between independent play and coming over for cuddles and kisses. Soft, sweet, and everything you’d want in a companion.

Animal ID: A2263969 | Neutered | 33.7 lbs

✨ Big Boy may be a little more of a mystery (I met him but didn’t have a chance to spend time with him), but those who know him say he and Tw***ie play together beautifully — because of course they do. Best friends since day one. 🐶🐶

Animal ID: A2263970 | Neutered | 41.4 lbs

Please know that my videos don’t begin to capture the full essence of the loving nature of these animals — it’s hard to be fully present in the moment while also trying to film. What I can tell you is that Tw***ie was pure joy and love. Come meet them and see for yourself.

Let’s get them into a loving home this weekend. 💛

Please FOSTER, ADOPT, or SHARE 💛

📍 West LA Animal Shelter
11361 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

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04/30/2026

After nearly two years of searching, patience and persistence paid off.

Congratulations to our first-time buyers on securing this beautiful townhouse in Torrance. Navigating a competitive market over an extended period requires discipline, clarity, and the ability to act decisively when the right opportunity presents itself.

Grateful to have guided them through this milestone purchase.|

04/29/2026

Have a medical bill with an upcoming late payment date? Take care of it before it impacts your credit.

Paying your medical bill is one of the last things on your mind when you’re at a hospital emergency ...