By Mike Miles Have you ever heard of fintech? Fintech is one of the fastest growing industries for venture capital money. What exactly is it? Financial. Tech. Fintech. It’s computer
Your Mortgage: Robots (and rockets) still can’t do mortgages
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Transforming lives outside the country
Providing study abroad opportunities is one of many ways JCCC transforms lives. Spending time abroad helps students, faculty, staff and community members experience new cultures, see significant landmarks and make
Your Community: The JCL Foundation Makes the Library Shine
It takes many resources and committed individuals to offer the diverse range of services available at Johnson County Library. “While your tax dollars provide most of that money, the Johnson
Your Health: Deanna Rose Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are a great way to help your child learn through play. When your child participates in a scavenger hunt, he or she practices important skills like problem-solving, teamwork,
Your Mortgage: 5 reasons why you could get denied
By Mike Miles Here is a quick hit-list of the main reasons borrowers get denied for home loans. Each of these are talking points that could easily deserve its own
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Upcoming events
Want to add an event or two to your summer calendar? Johnson County Community College has you covered. From art exploration workshops to wellness training and lectures, a myriad of
Your Community: Johnson County Librarians’ space-themed picks
Is your summer reaching lift-off? This month is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing and the 60th anniversary of NASA. Johnson County Library is celebrating these milestones with
2020 Fitness: Looking good vs. feeling good as fitness motivators
With summer in full swing, there’s been a predictable wave of “get pool ready” stories out there with tips on improving fitness. It’s no surprise. The driving motivation for many
Your Health: How to get rid of the hiccups
Everyone has a different hiccup cure. Drinking through a paper towel, holding your breath, and having someone scare you are all common suggestions, but do they work? Persistent hiccups are
Your Mortgage: What’s up with all this refi talk?
By Mike Miles Mortgage rates can be both boring and attractive. Chances are strong that if you have a conversation at a party concerning mortgage rates (in general) you probably
Updates from Johnson County Community College: JCCC Named Safest College in Kansas
Countless efforts contribute to Johnson County Community College’s safety standards. Our team works seven days a week to give students, faculty, staff and visitors peace of mind on campus. While
Your Home: Is the market downturn just seasonal?
By Chad Taylor Every real estate market has a seasonal pattern. Especially in the Midwest where we have all four seasons of weather. Historically the sweet spot in our market
Your Community: Friends of Johnson County Library prepare for their biggest annual event
If you need a beach read on the cheap, you’re in luck. From June 26-June 29, the Friends of Johnson County Library will sell more than 60,000 gently-read books and
2020 Fitness: That construction work you see? It means good things are coming
If you’ve driven by 2020 Fitness in the former Prairie Village Post Office building recently, you’ve probably noticed some not-so-subtle changes. For one, we’re getting a fresh exterior paint job.
Your Health: Understanding preventive care
Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurers cover preventive care without a deductible payment, copayment, or coinsurance. Preventive care reduces healthcare costs and saves lives by catching issues early on,
