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Career Corner: Do This One Thing to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like you can never really enjoy your moments of triumph because you are always waiting for the other shoe to drop? This could be related to what many people deal with known as impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome is a feeling where despite whatever success or accomplishments you achieve, you wind up…
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Wiser Wealth: You May Be Savvy But Are You An “Accredited Investor”?
Whether you are new to investing or have been involved in making investments for years, the term accredited investor might be unfamiliar to you. That’s perfectly normal, as being an accredited investor is privileged and most people actually might never be eligible to become one. But maybe you are curious if you do fall into…
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MONTCO Escape: 11 Best Places to Go After You Visit Longwood Gardens
In last week’s MONTCO Escape post we went through the must-have experiences to enjoy when you visit Longwood Gardens. And the week before that we laid out everything you need to know in advance to prepare for your visit. But since your visit to Longwood Gardens will probably take three to four hours, especially if…
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Career Corner: The Wall Street Journal Describes New Career Positions Colleges May Create to Meet Evolving Student Needs
With technology and culture constantly in flux, the jobs that are in demand are always changing. Sometimes you might not even realize that an area you specialize in is becoming desirable in a sector. That’s especially true for colleges and universities, where the needs of the modern student continually shift. Benoit Morenne delves into this…
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New Guide Provides Roadmap to Montgomery County’s Brewpubs, Wineries, and Distillers
If you have been thinking of breaking out of your comfort zone with what types of drinks you try, Montgomery County is the place to do it, and a new guide from MONTCO.Today puts all every one of Montco brewpubs, wineries and distillers on the map. With close to 40 brewpubs, wineries, and distilleries in…
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Wiser Wealth: Tax Breaks, High Returns Are Why You Should Consider Oil and Gas Investments
As your income grows, it is only natural that your investment opportunities will begin to expand. There are some areas that are only going to open up to you once your value hits a certain threshold, and oil investments are one of them. You might figure you have gotten along fine with your investments so…
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Career Corner: Working Remotely? Make Sure You’re Not Overlooked
Whether you have health concerns or have just accepted a non-local position, many companies are now much more open to having remote employees. But how do you develop a good rapport if you’re one of the few remote workers and everyone else is in the office? If you worry about becoming an afterthought, Dorie Clark…
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Due to Foreclosure, Simon Property Group Loses a Montgomery County Mall
In another sign of the financial woes plaguing shopping malls, the Montgomery Mall was foreclosed on earlier this month. The owners were Simon Property Group, the biggest mall owner in the country, evidencing how none are impervious to such troubles. The news officially came on July 12, when a judge made a decision for $118.78…
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Wiser Wealth: If You’re Looking for Tax Breaks on Investments, Consider Investing in Oil
When you think about where to invest your money, the first places that probably cross your mind are real estate or technology. So it might surprise you to hear that some experts are discussing the merits of investing in oil. One big selling point? The tax breaks. We’re quite far past the days of hearing…
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MONTCO Escape: 20 Must-Have Longwood Gardens Sights and Experiences
Last week’s MONTCO Escape post laid out everything you need to know and do to prepare for a Longwood Gardens visit, including Longwood’s history, how to purchase tickets, directions to get there, and where to park. But Longwood Gardens, at 1,100 acres, is a big place, so maybe you are wondering what attractions the Garden…
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Three Steps to Finding Your Career Path
Improving yourself is a never-ending journey, and that’s especially true of your career. Technology, culture, and trends all change what workplaces are like, meaning your job and your responsibilities there are not going to remain stagnant. And since that’s true, you can’t remain the same either. In writing for the Wall Street Journal, Alex Janin…
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Wiser Wealth: With a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Real Estate Investment Hassles Vanish
It is no secret that there is a lot of money to be made in real estate. However, it can also lead you into tangential responsibilities that you might just be tired of dealing with. Some people just want to focus on the value of properties without the duties of being a landlord having to…
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Career Corner: In a Post-Pandemic Workplace, Are Remote Workers at a Disadvantage for Promotions?
Despite restrictions now lifting, many workplaces are offering employees the choice to either return physically or remain remote. You might choose the latter assuming that since you have been able to perform your job just fine from afar as remote workers during the pandemic lockdown, that continuing to stay virtual makes no difference. However, your…
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Career Corner: LinkedIn Reveals Which Jobs Are Seeing a Hiring Increase in 2021
With the pandemic forcing many companies to lay off employees, it has left a lot of workers suddenly looking for new jobs. Contrary to what you might think, open positions have not dwindled across the board. In fact, data from LinkedIn shows some fields are actually quite promising for prospective candidates. Jennifer Liu of CNBC…
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Wiser Wealth: How to Use Investment Real Estate to Prepare for Your Retirement
There are a lot of common steps people take to plan for their retirement. You probably already know to put aside money in stocks, bonds, and funds to have for down the road. However, one strategy that you might not be familiar with is utilizing investment properties to build your finances over time. Dwight Kay…
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Career Corner: 8 Easy Attitude Adjustments to Stand Out in a Positive Way at Work
Your advancement in a company often hinges on what distinguishes you as a worker. If there is nothing you have done that makes you remarkable in comparison to a dozen other people at the company, why should your boss be interested in promoting you? If you have grown complacent, there are absolutely ways you can…
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Recovering from Pandemic, King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock Value Rising Back to Fair Value
To few people’s surprise, malls were heavily impacted by the COVID restrictions of the last year and a half, which caused real estate groups connected to malls to take a hit financially. However, with more high-end properties than many of their competitors, Simony Property Group, owner of the King of Prussia Mall as well as…
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Wiser Wealth: Savvy Investors Are Now Making Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Part of Their Retirement Plan
If you haven’t been paying much attention to cryptocurrencies, that might change by the time you are thinking about your retirement plans. Or at least, certain financial groups certainly seem to think so, as they are now unveiling new services specifically catering to utilizing cryptocurrency for your retirement funds, such as “CryptoIRA” and “BitcoinIRA.” Anne…
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