January 2013

The Trend Toward Buying Online is Growing

Clicks vs. Bricks With the huge popularity of the internet it’s no longer uncommon for people to do their discretionary shopping online. The trend is towards more and more online purchases. According to the U.S. Census Bureau News, eCommerce for the 3rd Quarter of 2012 was 5.2% of total retail sales while it was only 1.7% of total […]

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5 Simple Financial Techniques That Will Save You Money

It’s in everyone’s best interest to ensure they have a cash reserve. This extra cushion of money allows you to deal with any unexpected financial adversity such as an emergency dental treatment or unexpected car repairs. Without such a cash reserve many people will resort to short term loans or advances on their bank accounts. Here are

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Real Estate Trends: Martha’s Vineyard

In recent years, real estate has suffered major price setbacks due to foreclosures, and the supply overhang of foreclosed real estate. But the old adage of Real Estate value, Location, Location, Location still applies. Today we will look at Real Estate in one of the prime locations in the U.S.: Martha’s Vineyard. Real Estate Trends: Martha’s

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Cultural Shifts

Insights into Cultural Shifts from a Visit to a Hardware Store

by Pete Kofod “So this is what it looks like when a society is starting to collapse,” the man standing behind the counter at the hardware store said matter-of-factly. The remark had been directed at no one in particular, but generally at anyone standing nearby. As I was among that audience, I looked at him

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