Monthly Archives: September 2016

Will the US economy face a slowdown in building?

At a quarry in Bridgeport, Texas, where rock is crushed, sorted and cleaned, it’s hard to tell that the nation’s construction boom may be hitting a wall. Workers maneuver front-end loaders to fill a long line of rail cars and … Continue reading

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What is the cost to cash in on a 401k?

Withdrawing money from a 401 (k) can be quite complicated and could be quite expensive. Since your employer has established the 401(k) the plan documents that govern your plan are in his office. The first thing to find out is … Continue reading

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Is Car Insurance Higher On Smart Cars?

Not necessarily, no. In fact, some companies charge higher premium for larger vehicles such as large SUV’s, vans or pickups. These larger vehicles can cause much more damage to people and property than can smaller, ligher vehicles so the liability … Continue reading

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Health Care, Trump and Clinton

Industry conferences have generated a lot more political punditry than normal in the past year or so — and with good reason. A presidential race unlike any other in history is dominating headlines (and social media), and the outcome could … Continue reading

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Better Voicemails for Realtors

Many REALTORS forget that consumers have an app on their iPhone or Android device that makes person to person phone calls. Yep! The Phone App allows a consumer to put in a number and press call. It makes the agent’s … Continue reading

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10 best states to retire rich and stay that way

When contemplating retirement, you might wonder whether there’s enough money in your retirement savings to support you adequately — without having to work during retirement or find some other source of income. The folks at GOBankingRates have been wondering about … Continue reading

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Automate your Real Estate searches…

Real estate professionals must embrace savvy digital marketing strategies in our hyper-connected world. Within these strategies are specific tactics that can transform your marketing from the mundane to the magnificent. There’s value in postcards, calendars, and business cards, but digital marketing … Continue reading

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Insurance and Same Sex Marriages

Navigating Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) is complicated enough, but after the Supreme Court ruling on June 26, 2015 recognized same-sex marriages, employers and employees found the rules remained complex. The SCOTUS ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges, … Continue reading

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Best Cities to Flip Houses

With more than 110,000 house-flipping investors in 2015 — the highest rate since 2007 — and an average gross profit of $55,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2016’s Best Cities to Flip Houses. To help serious … Continue reading

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