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Two Tax Scams to Look Out for as the April 15 Tax Deadline Approaches
With just one week to go before the April 15 deadline, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP warns you of two tax scams that have dominated in 2014.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader
Declined March Cal-Culator Breaks Record Run
The March Cal-Culator leaves much to be desired for the Atlanta residential real estate market. Declines in home sales and home price gains shook the first spring month.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader
Debunking the Myths of Heart Disease
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations The statistics surrounding heart disease are shocking. Heart disease is behind one of every four deaths in the United States, about 600,000 deaths a year. Our cultural image of a person having a heart attack is almost exclusively a middle-aged man clutching his arm and asking for a doctor, but […]
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Semiannual Report Confirms Buying is Still the Best Bet
Trulia’s semiannual report reveals buying is 38 percent cheaper than renting. We discuss how high mortgages would have to rise to reverse this trend.
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Holding Equities for the Long Term: Time Versus Timing
Investing with an eye to the long term is particularly important with stocks. Historically, equities outperform bonds, cash, and inflation, though there are no guarantees.
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The Continued Rise of Non-Bank Lenders
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal put a major spotlight on the growth of non-bank financial firms. The article illuminated that the growth of non-bank financial firms opens up substantial business opportunities for alternative forms of credit as traditional banks are experiencing tighter regulations from Washington. Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Goldman […]
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Will Nurse Practitioners Help Meet Primary Care Demand?
Will your next visit to the doctor be with an independent nurse practitioner? As the need for healthcare providers grows, expanded nurse authority could help meet patient demand.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader
So You Want to Be a MLO…
Do you have what it takes to become a Mortgage Loan Originator? This week we discuss MLO certification and what it takes to get into the rewarding industry.
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Living Beyond Expectations
Atlantans are living longer than ever before, yet the region’s physical environment and infrastructure investments continue to be made with little consideration for this newfound longevity.
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11 Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market
Keeping your cool can be hard when the market goes on a roller-coaster ride. It’s useful to have strategies that prepare you to handle market volatility.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader
February Cal-Culator Remains Unchanged
The Cal-Culator hit a record-high last month. But with extreme winter weather and global unrest, was the Atlanta housing industry strong enough to hold on in February?
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Tax Court Says One Tax-Free Rollover per Year Means Just That
Don’t forget, you can make unlimited direct transfers between IRAs. Direct transfers between IRA trustees and custodians aren’t subject to the one-rollover-per-year rule.
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ADHD Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management
ADHD is the second-most diagnosed disorder of childhood. As rates rise rapidly, it’s important to know the facts and advocate for yourself or your child.
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What You Need to Know about myRAs
The myRA is a new workplace retirement savings account recently discussed by President Obama, and subsequently authorized by executive order. Learn more from HA&W.
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Atlanta Tops ‘Best Places to Live’ Charts
Atlanta consistently tops real estate lists that aggregate the best places to live, making Atlanta one of the best places to invest in homeownership.
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The Best Home Improvement and Maintenance Apps
Smartphone applications aren’t just for getting directions and social media. Here are the best home improvement, maintenance and home organizing apps.
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The Role of Meat in the Modern-Day Diet
The modern American diet is filled with meat – we can’t seem to get enough! But a diet with too much meat can have negative effects on your health and the environment.
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Handling Market Volatility
Conventional wisdom says what goes up, must come down. Even if market volatility is a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake.
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The Shift Back to Antibiotic-Free Meat
The FDA moved to end the indiscriminate use of antibiotics of animal feed. Even large chains like Chic-fil-a are done with antibiotic meat. Have you considered making the switch yourself?
