May 27, 2022

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This month, we talk a little bit about real estate as an investment strategy (but I can still help you if you just want to talk about refinancing or buying a home for yourself).

Here is what else you'll find in this month's Two Cents Monthly...

• Words to live by
• Mortgage Corner
• Remembering Our Heroes
• Streaming channel updates for June
• Holy Trivia Batman!
• Solar Bird Bath Fountain
• Payment and Money Transfer Apps
• Garden Tool Organizers
• Memorial Day Recipes (try something new!)
  

Reply back and let me know which article caught YOUR eye!

WORDS TO LIVE BY

MORTGAGE CORNER

Did you know I can help you invest in real estate?

For the 8th year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. That's right, according to a recent Gallup poll, 41% of those surveyed ranked real estate above stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds as the best long-term investment.

With rates as low as we are seeing now, it may be time to consider real estate as a long-term investment.

If you'd like to know more about financing an investment property, reach out and let's have a conversation. I can also introduce you to some great real estate agents who really know the market, and can help you find income producing properties.

Of course, if you don't want to invest in real estate but want to find out about refinancing or getting prequalified for buying a home, I can help.

Call, text, email... just reach out anytime it is convenient for you, and let's discuss how I can help.

Contact me today if you want to talk more about getting prequalified for a new home purchase, or if you'd like me to run some numbers for you to see if refinancing makes sense. or if email is easier.

REMEMBERING OUR HEROES

22 Memorial Day Activities to Remind the Whole Family What the Holiday Is Really About

Although many of us look forward to Memorial Day weekend for the epic sales, backyard barbecues and boozy summer cocktails, let's not forget what the holiday is really about: honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Here, you'll find a list of the best things to do on Memorial Day — some fun virtual activities can be enjoyed right at home, while others may take you and your family to nearby cemeteries and donation centers. Once you load up your weekend schedule with enough activities to keep everyone busy, sign up for future volunteer opportunities or donations as a way to consistently commemorate all of those who've given so much.

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WHAT TO WATCH

Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Streaming Services in June 2022

June is upon us, and that means some big changes are coming to all of your favorite streaming services. The likes of Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+, and Peacock all have a ton of new movies and TV shows set to hit their streaming lineups over the next few weeks.

• Netflix
• Disney+
• Hulu
• Amazon Prime Video
• HBO Max
• Paramount+
• Peacock

GAMES

"Holy Trivia Batman!"

Let's see just how well you remember that old Adam West Batman... here's a trivia question for you:

In the original Batman TV show, Batman's utility pouches were made of...

• 8-Track Cases
• Empty Film Cassettes
• Surplus Ammo Pouches
• Kitchen Sponges

You can find the answer below...

STUFF WE LIKE

Bring Hummingbirds to Your Yard with This Solar Bird Bath Fountain

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the bounties of your garden and the beauty of your backyard. With a solar bird bath, you can attract hummingbirds to your garden and enjoy the relaxing sound of water while you’re outside. Plus, by using a solar fountain, you won't have to worry about standing water that breeds mosquitoes!

SEE IT ON AMAZON»

SHOW ME THE MONEY!

5 Best Payment and Money Transfer Apps

If you want to get your money from A to B in these modern times, a payment or money transfer app is likely your best bet. While PayPal is still extremely popular, several other apps allow you to easily send money to family and friends or pay for goods. These are the best apps worth downloading.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

ANSWER: Kitchen Sponges

How close did you get? Reply back and let me know!

In the original 1960s Batman television series, the first version of Batman’s iconic utility belt was, despite what an integral part of the whole Batman motif it is, quite a low cost prop.

How low cost? In the early episodes, the pouches on the utility belt were kitchen sponges glued to the belt with a faux strap glued to the bottom. Viewers at the time, thanks to the low resolution of standard television broadcasts and the significant phosphor fuzzing in old CRT televisions, didn’t notice. Later, when the show’s budget increased, they revised the belt to feature pouches made of actual leather.

When viewing the remastered footage today on a modern screen in much higher resolution, however, the pouches are very visible as exactly what they are: sponges, complete with the bumps and holes you’d expect.

TIME TO GET ORGANIZED

9 Best Garden Tool Organizers for Your Garage or Shed

Gardening season is in full swing, so if you don't have a good garden tool organizer in your garage or shed, check out these top options.

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YUMMY RECIPES

Before you break out the charcoal, here are some awesome Memorial Day recipes!

Whether you're looking to grill your greens, have a meatless Memorial Day, go beyond beef, or have the best-ever rib rub you've ever tasted, there's something for everyone here!

Good Eats»