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2013
The U.S. economy received some bad news this morning as the government reported that growth in the first quarter slowed due to a decline in consumer spending and lower business investments. The Gross Domestic Product fell to 1.8% in the final read for the first quarter of 2013, down from the prev...
06/26/2013
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Win the War Against ClutterStreamline Your Workspace As the saying goes, "A cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind." How can prospects or clients have any faith in your ability to work on their behalf, if they see a desk overflowing with paper? Or, in this computer age, if they visit you...
06/25/2013
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Successful Garage Sale Tips Whether you’re looking to clear out clutter or make some extra money on the side, a garage sale can be a great solution – if you do it right. Here are a few tips for hosting a successful and profitable garage sale. A License to Sell? – Did you know that some city...
06/24/2013
As the U.S. economy improves, Americans are starting to dine out more often fueling sales at restaurants to hit all-time highs. The Census Bureau recently reported that April sales at eating and drinking establishments hit a record $45.9 billion, surpassing the previous high in December by $200 m...
06/21/2013
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Do You Make These Grammar Mistakes? Proper grammar is usually the last thing people want to think about... Until they have something important to say! Anything you want to write, whether business or personal–even social media–is more interesting and authoritative when you have good grammar. Here...
06/19/2013
Prices at the consumer level rose by 0.1% in May led by a rise in housing costs, electricity and natural gas. Within the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report it showed that food prices declined by 0.1%. On a year-over-year basis, CPI rose by 1.4%, the second lowest level this year aside from the 1.1...
06/18/2013
Inflation at the wholesale level unexpectedly jumped in May led by a rise in energy prices, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Producer Price Index rose by 0.5% in May after declining by -0.7% in April and above the 0.1% expected. When stripping out food and energy, price rose 0.1...
06/14/2013
$650,000 , 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half baths, 5,130 square feet Jewell McKinney | Town & Country Realty | (423) 677-8027 100 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Jonesborough, TN Magnificent 5 Bedroom 5BR/4+1BA Single Family House offered at $650,000 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 5,130 Bedrooms 5 Bathroom...
06/12/2013
$249,900 , 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 0 half baths, 2,930 square feet Rick Chantry | Century 21 Pro Service | (423) 791-2411 122 Duck Branch Rd, Roan Mountain, TN Great Home 5BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $249,900 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 2,930 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 parti...
06/12/2013
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Tips for a Beautiful Lawn and Garden Whether you have a green thumb or you're barely able to keep a cactus alive, it never hurts to review a little helpful advice for giving your home some great curb appeal. Here are a few tips to keep your lawns green and your gardens lush:Soil is everythingFo...
06/10/2013