Kirsten Joyce

3 weeks ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Leveraging home equity: is this smart money or will you shortchange yourself? 8 News Now looked at one alternative option that helped a Las Vegas man in his time of need. Four months ago, Ron Baldwin and his wife of 28 years, Paula, were looking to refinance their Las Vegas condo when Paula got sick. “She got cancer, and within three weeks she passed,” Baldwin said. “At least she didn’t suffer.”Ron was at a loss: two paychecks were now down to one.

3 weeks ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One new TikTok trend uses a unique technique to curb impulse purchases. The trend involves screenshotting an item instead of immediately purchasing it. This allows buyers to reconsider their decision. Proponents believe the technique could help combat rising costs and sidestep limited return policies. Andrea Woroch, a consumer savings expert, believes screenshotting instead of buying could help consumers resist the urge and allow the desire to purchase to fade over time.

1 month ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A remarkable woman in the Las Vegas valley is transforming lives and reshaping the community’s approach to ending the epidemic of domestic and sexual violence. Liz Ortenberger CEO of Safenest has led the organization for the past eight years, taking on the challenging issue of domestic violence. “The fluidity of the problem makes it very hard to solve; so knowing that helps me say OK.

1 month ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two luxury high-rise buildings are set to rise in Henderson, with over 60 percent of the 171 units already sold. “Just when you think Vegas can’t reinvent itself, it’s doing it again,” executive VP of Four Seasons of Las Vegas Craig Eddins said. The Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas will cover 12 acres of Macdonald Highlands, featuring North and South towers offering stunning views of the entertainment capital of the world.

1 month ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce |Caroline Bleakley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is embarking on a grueling 100-mile walk to raise funds for several charities. James Silvas, 35, will begin his walk on Saturday, March 22 at 3 a.m., in Southern Highlands. “My wife made me promise this is the last one,” Silvas said. He was born and raised in Las Vegas and is a father of two. Every year, he leads a men’s retreat to Costa Rica. “Anyone who’s ever been to Costa Rica knows there’s something powerful about energy there.