Monthly Archives: June 2015

Underfunding retirement adds to workers’ stress

Posted on June 30, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

  More than half of lower and middle-income women who juggle work and motherhood say they carry high or overwhelming levels of financial stress, according to data from a provider of workplace financial wellness programs. That’s significantly higher than stress … Continue reading →

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Toronto – HOT Luxury Real Estate Market

Posted on June 29, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

Toronto ranked world’s hottest luxury real estate market with 37% surge in high-end property sales Concierge AuctionsChristie’s study finds Toronto has the fastest growing luxury real estate market in the world. This Bridle Path estate, which was listed for $23 million, … Continue reading →

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Getting EXPOSURE from your website

Posted on June 28, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

Your website can’t do its job without visitors. You need to market this powerful marketing tool. Here’s how. According to InvestmentNews’ 2014 Financial Performance Study of Advisory Firms, 65 percent of advisors consider their website their top marketing tool. And, in … Continue reading →

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Owning vs. Renting

Posted on June 24, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

How Much Money Will I Save by Owning a home? There is a lot of debate about if you save money by owning a home. I see some Investment Pros argue that if you put all your housing money into … Continue reading →

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10 worst U.S. places to retire

Posted on June 14, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

New York, New York, it’s a hell of a town, says the song. And it’s captured the dubious distinction of being named the worst city to retire in by Bankrate.com’s inaugural ranking of American cities. However, Connecticut had the sad … Continue reading →

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What happens when the seller won’t make repairs?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

Every month we are asked questions about Real Estate. Here is the most recent question: Q. I made an offer on a home, and an inspector found several things that need to be repaired that weren’t listed on the seller’s … Continue reading →

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Plano Texas – #1 Most Affordable Place to Live……..

Posted on June 1, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

Life is expensive. That’s true just about everywhere, but just how expensive varies widely. In Kodiak, Alaska, a Coca-Cola costs almost $2.50, while the same soda in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, averages $1.30. This difference illustrates the wide variation in cost for … Continue reading →

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