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The familiar adage, "It’s not how much you make, but how much you keep" rings truer than ever for real estate investors in 2013. Not only have capital gain taxes increased significantly for high earners, but many investors below the top tax brack... -
1. What is the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT)?
The Net Investment Income Tax is imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The NIIT applies at a rate of 3.8 percent to certain net investment income of individuals, estates and trusts... -
Many people assume that all image consultants who claim to be ‘certified’ in the image consulting profession, have basically the same credentials and the same level of expertise. Although it may seem like the term Certified Image Consultant and the term ... more -
You’re on an airplane heading to Toronto for a business meeting. The kid behind you has been kicking the back of your seat since takeoff. Your neighbour has her leg resting against yours; her purse wedged in the tiny gap between your seats; and i...
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As I always like to say, "agreements prevent disagreements." We're following-up with last week's article on changing brokerages with questions that you should be asking if you are considering making a change. -
Although the term dining generally refers to the act of eating, we have come to utilize dining as a means to socialise and conduct business. Unfortunately when we’re unsure about dining etiquette, the dining experience can become an awk...
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS… what does it mean? These days those three little words seem to cause more confusion than ever. Appropriate dress used to be determined by the industry or profession. Now it also varies from business to business. It’s up to each company ... more
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The warm weather is here at last and with them, out-door activities such as picnics and barbeques. For many of us these activities provide an opportunity to wear casual, comfortable clothing such as shorts and t-shirts. Although these casual dress items c... more
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The purchase of a quality business suit in late summer or early fall is a necessity. In the cooler months many employers raise their expectations for professional dress. For many of us this means exchanging cotton Polo’s and silk t-shirts for a new suit.... more
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Many men and women are under the impression that all it takes to out-dress the competition is wearing a suit. Yes, a suit is important. However, there are other things to consider for an executive look.