Ditching the dish and curbing the coaxial

Consider that the average monthly bill for expanded basic cable is currently about $64, roughly triple what consumers paid in 1995, per the FCC. And the average pay-TV tab is expected to climb to $200 a month by 2020. That’s a lot of money to fork over for programming that most consumers will never watch. And it’s a big reason why Americans are increasingly eliminating traditional pay-TV and replacing it with a simple antenna and beefed-up Internet service.

Are you considering cutting the cord on cable and/or satellite? Read my take on this topic--which also happens to be my first article published in AARP The Magazine--for facts and tips that can help guide your decision. Click here to read the story.

Cyber-suction power

An era when high-tech robots make dinner, do the dishes and walk the dog may not quite have arrived. But we do live in a time when robotic vacuum cleaners can make cleanup easier.

To learn more about how to select the right robovac, read my newest article, published in the October Costco Connection magazine, by clicking here.

Limbo rock real estate

It's a question that may not sound like music to the ears of home sellers, but the matter of "How low can you go?" needs to be considered carefully before making a price reduction on a property listed for sale.

Learn what the experts recommend by reading my newest real estate article, found here.

How to get branded content to the masses

When a radio station wants to broadcast a program that reaches as many ears as possible—even remote listeners in the hinterlands—it amps up the signal. But when content marketers with branded content to promote seek to swell their audience, it’s not as simple as cranking up a dial. Wider distribution of content that’s created to grow affinity and brand consideration—and not necessarily hawk a product or service—requires careful research, planning, and execution to overcome the significant challenges today.

That's the topic of my most recent article for EContent Magazine, which you can view by clicking here.

Letting the cat out of the bag

Own a cat that stares out the window longingly? Before you even think about letting your indoor feline outdoors, there are plenty of safety factors to consider.

Read my newest article, this time for Cats USA magazine, that covers this topic like a fat Burmese sitting atop a trapped mouse. Click here to read the fur--I mean fine--print.

See Sin City in style

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas--except when it's revealed in a tell-all tourist guide!

Check out my latest piece for CSP Magazine, which details recommended attractions to visit while in Las Vegas.