What publishers can learn from the demise of tech media players

In the world of digital publishing, the law of the jungle still applies, as it does in any industry: Only the fittest shall survive. But while e-content providers initiate and expire with regularity these days, recent news of the shakeout of three notable names in tech media—Gigaom, Joystiq, and The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)—has caused some players in this space to sit up, take notice, and ask nervous questions.

Explore more on this topic by reading my related article, recently published at EContentmag.com, available by clicking here.

Pet-friendly insurance policies

Owning a pet can be doggone expensive - especially if you have a canine breed that homeowners insurance companies deem as risky.

Read my latest article for ValuePenguin.com on homeowners insurance-related issues that pet owners should be aware of by clicking here.

From tennis to telescopes

Readers of the newest issue of The Costco Connection magazine will get a double dose of Martinspiration this month. The May installment includes two separate articles I crafted: one on taking up the game of tennis and the other on stargazing and choosing a telescope, two outdoor pastimes that can now be more widely enjoyed, thanks to Old Man Winter going into hibernation.

Click here to access my tennis story, and click here to scour my stargazing feature.

Insurance rules for renting out your home

Interested in renting out your home year round or as an occasional vacation spot? You'll want to have the right landlord insurance in place.

Check out my newest article for ValuePenguin .com, which tackles this topic. You can read the full article by clicking here.

Homeowner write-offs

Homeownership already provides ample perks, including the ability to build equity on your investment and enjoy extra privacy and space that renters envy. But many owners aren’t aware of all the potential tax benefits also available to them. These can add up to substantial write-offs that can either lower your tax amount owed or generate a refund.

April 15 is quickly approaching, but there's still time to max out on all the tax breaks and deductions available to you as a homeowner. Click here to read how in my newest article for CTW Features.

Pocket pets aplenty

Compact furry friends are all the rage lately among pet owners, as evidenced by the popularity of tiny companions like sugar gliders, degus, hedgehogs and prairie dogs, which smart pet supply retailers need to consider catering to with ample merchandise.

That's the topic of my latest column for Pet Age Magazine, which can be read here.