by Sandhills Online
on October 9, 2012
in Area News
Where: Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Fort Bragg Rd. Southern Pines, NC When: Saturday, October 20th at 1:00PM This program is FREE and fun for ALL ages. Turtle tracking is back! Dr. John Roe from UNC Pembroke led a hike earlier this summer to locate box turtles at Weymouth Woods that are fitted with […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 22, 2011
in Expert Columns, Roy Neal
Now is a good time to examine what’s in your portfolio. Provided by Roy Neal The stock market is unsettled … and perhaps its fluctuations are unsettling you. It’s a stressful time for the economy and Wall Street, and you may be concerned about your portfolio given what’s going on with oil prices, the real […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 19, 2011
in Expert Columns
The single most important component of getting the most value for your home is a three pronged proposition. Price it right with a prelisting appraisal ; keeping the asking price ahead of the market curve. Insure that the working condition of the home is in tip top shape and make the commitment to turning your […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 18, 2011
in Expert Columns
While there have yet to be studies showing that additives, nitrates or preservatives can change the course of multiple myeloma and other blood cancers, there have been laboratory studies over the past several years showing these products to be carcinogenic in animal models: meaning, they are causing cancer. Best rule of thumb is to reduce […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 17, 2011
in Area News
3rd Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day & Paper Shredding / Mixed Paper Recycling When: Saturday November 19, 2011 What Time: 10: am to 2:00 pm Where: Pinecrest High School (Parking lot off of Volt Gilmore Lane) Who: Moore County Residents Only Commerical & Electronic Waste Will Not Be Accepted at this event However, you […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 15, 2011
in Expert Columns, Roy Neal
A few simple steps to help you get started on the right foot. Presented by Roy Neal Planning financially for retirement may feel overwhelming. For some, that feeling is what keeps them from really focusing on and implementing a plan. If you haven’t started planning for your retirement – do yourself a favor and make […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 4, 2011
in Expert Columns, Roy Neal
Diversification has the potential to help portfolios in rough times. Provided by Roy Neal In any stock market climate, proper asset allocation matters. In a down market, you could argue that it matters more than anything else. Did you have a well-diversified portfolio during the fall of 2008? That was a time when the importance […]
by Sandhills Online
on November 4, 2011
in Expert Columns, Roy Neal
These popular investments now have even more to offer. by Roy Neal GMIBs. GMWBs. GMABs. GLWBs. What do these acronyms mean? If you own a variable annuity or think you might want to own one, they stand for a new class of living benefits that make these investments even more attractive. Variable annuities are tax-deferred […]
by Sandhills Online
on September 12, 2011
in Area News
Press Release Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department 482 E. Connecticut Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387 For More Information, Contact: Sue Gillis, Program Coordinator (910)692-2463 Fax: (910)692-1835 For Immediate Release Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Installs new Bicycle Racks If you ride your bike to Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department’s parks, you will appreciate […]
by Sandhills Online
on August 31, 2011
in Expert Columns, Roy Neal
Provided by Roy Neal 2011 is here and there is much to report. Congress has restored the estate tax, cut the payroll tax and retained and/or restored a variety of tax breaks. Here’s a look at some recent developments in federal tax law – not just the changes for 2011-2012, but also the decisions […]