Monthly Archives: January 2016

Economic Update

CAN STOCKS REGAIN THEIR FOOTING THIS WEEK? Investors hope so after a very rough start to 2016. Declining oil prices and disappointing manufacturing data in both the U.S. and China helped trigger a global selloff: the major equity indices in Europe … Continue reading

Posted in Business | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Market Recovery – 2016

The most common question I get is “How is the market right now?” Home prices have largely recovered since the housing market collapse, and recently released S&P Dow Jones stats show just how much several major markets have improved – … Continue reading

Posted in real estate | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Another Home in Destin

If you are looking for a Home on the Beach then we have the entire of list updated daily of homes, condo’s, cottages and townhouses in Destin, Florida and the surrounding areas. http://www.AllHousesInDestin.com is where you want to go to … Continue reading

Posted in robertjrussell | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

2016 – Top 5 Trends to be on the look out for

In 2015, an improving economy wasn’t enough to allay the concerns of business owners and HR professionals. Stagnant wages, continued high benefits costs and regulatory uncertainty combined to make both employers and employees skittish about the future. But the underlying … Continue reading

Posted in Business | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Getting to Know You

Here is an exercise that I would like everyone to participate that reads this. Simply reply with your answers – it will be fun! 1.          Age: 2.          Biggest fear: 3.          Favorite time … Continue reading

Posted in Business | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Seniors Pay More for Rx Drugs…..

Many seniors pay much more for prescription drugs than Medicare Part D’s $4,700 catastrophic coverage threshold might suggest. A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that many seniors who take expensive drugs for arthritis, hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis … Continue reading

Posted in Seniors | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Renters Struggle to Pay Rent

Nearly half of renters in the U.S. are struggling to afford their monthly payments. Click here for help! Of those, more than 26% are “severely cost burdened” and spend more than half of their income to cover rent. Here’s the … Continue reading

Posted in real estate | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Best (and worst) Dental and Vision Carriers

UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest insurer, does not get top marks from consumers for its core product: Health insurance. According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, five of UnitedHealthcare’s major rivals –– Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem and Aetna … Continue reading

Posted in Insurance | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mortgage Applications on the Rise

Mortgage applications higher last week Mortgage applications for the week ending Dec. 4 increased according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index increased 1.2 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week … Continue reading

Posted in real estate | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

New Homeowners Projects to Knock Out

You just became a homeowner—congratulations! In between the oh-my-gosh-I-have-a-mortgage feeling and the pile of empty pizza boxes (you have yet to unpack your cookware), new homeowners may be making a mental list of all the things you’re going to do … Continue reading

Posted in real estate | Tagged , , | Leave a comment