Month: August 2021

Excerpts from California State Contractors’ License Board (CSLB) (www.cslb.ca.gov) Before you sign a contract; Before you hire a contractor; or before you pay for work and repairs to your home; Get free information from the California State Contractors License Board on their web site. The following information is a shortened excerpt from their web site: When hiring a contractor to perform any job on your property, take your time before you make a decision about hiring a contractor. Get at

Did you know that August is Make-A-Will Month?  Yeah, we didn’t either… but it is a handy reminder that it’s always good to make a plan for your future. The emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic has taught us that life can be unpredictable and fragile. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a will is “a legal declaration of a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of his or her property or estate after death.” It is used to distribute one’s assets after death

Finding an affordable place to live in Contra Costa County is difficult. Unfortunately, the lack of affordable housing opens the door for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting renters. The good news is that you can educate yourself to recognize rental scams and take steps to protect yourself. How Rental Scams Work With rental scams, scammers list properties online as being for rent when in fact the scammers do not own the properties listed and have no authority to rent

As we age, our nutritional needs change. You may need to consume fewer calories than you did before, but it is important that you continue to eat enough nutrients. Older adults must be aware of these changes and ensure that they consume a healthy balance of nutritious food. Unfortunately, it can become more difficult to eat a healthy diet as you age. Many seniors have a harder time purchasing food and cooking. Seniors may also have trouble chewing and swallowing