Say no to cashing in that tax refund check. Here’s why. Are you excited for tax time for the sole purpose of cashing in that big refund check? In some scenarios, getting a large tax refund may not really be in your best interest and is actually taking money out of your pocket. The Government…

While El Nino has been all sorts of crazy this winter, it may be safe to say that it is time for it to go. This spring, what else is better than enjoying the beautiful Montreux golf course? Mark your calendars for Friday, April 8th, 2016. Tentatively, this will be the date that the course…

Direct flights from Reno to LAX will be offered by Allegiant Air starting June 9. Reno is getting another Los Angeles connection. Allegiant Air, based out of Las Vegas will be offering a new nonstop flight service from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport to LAX. “Allegiant is very pleased to give Reno travelers an ultra-low-cost option…

The City of Reno is throwing down $50,000 to launch a promotional campaign featuring the stunning 12-foot tall “Believe” sculpture. Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger and other City leaders say that the campaign is an outreach to the community with the goal of raising awareness and involvement in the City’s Neighborhood Advisory Boards. Phased out…

In the middle of tax filing season and maybe you haven’t filed yours yet because you aren’t sure how much you’ll pay? H&R Block lends their tips. Tax expert Jason Huot explains why there is such a large rang of costs for folks using a professional to file their taxes for them. Where do these…

The first electric car charging station arrives along U.S. Highway 95 in Beatty, making the journey across Nevada even smoother. On March 1, Governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval drove an electric car with a bright Nevada Department of Transportation logo into Beatty, NV and plugged the Ford Focus into a charging port. “See,” he said to the cheering…

New Year, new home design! For those in the process of building their dream home and those wanting a fresh start in 2016, here are the predictions of where interior home design is headed this year as well as a few fabulous trends to get on board with. Black Stainless Steel Like all new trends,…

As 2015 draws to a close, the lease on the non-profit Sky Tavern ski program will be looked at closer. Sky Tavern volunteer run junior ski program, at Reno’s Sky Tavern ski area has “taught tens of thousand of Nevada kids to ski and snowboard.”  Mike Livak, general manager of Squaw Alpine Ski Holdings, credits…

Reno-Tahoe International Airport passenger numbers increase for the fifth month in a row. Reno’s growing economy and booming housing market may be responsible for the increase in passengers seen at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) in the last year. October 2015 saw a 10.9 percent increase in passenger travel compared to October 2014, and over…

Rising rents and stabilizing home prices are setting up 2016 to be the perfect year to buy a home. Rents are predicted to keep rising and home loans are continuing to be historically low, making this the year to buy a home. Whether it’s your first home, second home or vacation home don’t wait, the market…