I moved from Germany to the U.S. in 2011, but I was facing a problem; I didn’t have a credit score or credit history. Doing the simplest things in daily life became a struggle. I couldn’t lease or buy a car, get approved to rent an apartment, obtain a credit card or make installment payments on larger furniture purchases without having a co-borrower on each transaction. In … [Read more...]

In 2006, my family of six embarked on yet another corporate relocation. This time the move was from Atlanta to Raleigh, North Carolina. Some of you live this life, and know the drill. A nomadic life like in the military, you or your spouse get the call and you go, no matter the time of year. We moved in seven days before Christmas. We unpacked the kitchen necessities and … [Read more...]

As the end of the year approaches, life is bringing a lot of changes for me. I’m so excited to share that my daughter Ansley is getting married in May, and I have two more weddings to attend next year. I’ll be traveling to Portugal in June, for pleasure, and Mark and I plan to visit our son Daniel in Florida. I am getting involved in new endeavors, such as taking part in my … [Read more...]

Most of us have a desire to remember the fallen, honor those who have served and teach our children the value of freedom. One meaningful way to do that this Christmas is to get involved with the Wreaths Across America project. Local volunteers at the Georgia National Cemetery (GNC) Advisory Council are working hard to ensure veterans laid to rest at GNC are honored. This … [Read more...]

What’s Hot and What’s Not Among Metro Atlantans Are you thinking about redecorating? Many people are apprehensive about room makeovers. Changing designs and layout could mean an expensive mistake. One of the best ways to have confidence in redesigning your space is by researching and looking at trends and timeless designs. However, most home improvement articles are written by … [Read more...]