Introduction: Dr. Marc Faber was born in Zurich, Switzerland. He went to school in Geneva and Zurich and finished high school with the Matura. He studied Economics at the University of Zurich and, at the age of 24, obtained a…
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Ten Things You Must Know Before Filing Taxes
As a “tax guy” I follow the Taxgirl blog at Forbes of Kelly Phillips. Because her posts are practical, not philosophical, they can profitably be read by Americans of any political persuasion. A recent post of Kelly’s was titled “10…
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Tennessee’s Immoral Death Tax Finally Dies
Following a four-year phase out, Tennessee’s inheritance tax finally expires on Jan. 1 and one advocacy group is hailing the demise of what it calls the “death tax.” “Tennessee taxpayers can finally breath a sigh of relief,” said Justin Owen,…
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Do You Live in One of Nashville’s Richest Zip Codes?
What are the wealthiest ZIP codes in Nashville? We ranked Nashville’s ZIP codes by a wealth rank established by Esri, a national demographics company. The following shows the top five ZIP codes based on their measure. 37205, Nashville 2015 Esri…
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Push For Affordable Housing Gets GOP Support
With the price to live in gentrifying Nashville continuing to climb, Metro planners have begun drafting a new policy to try to increase and retain Nashville’s affordable housing stock. As they do, some of Tennessee’s Republican lawmakers are keeping a…
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Nashville Among Most Expensive Cities for Home Rentals
High priced cities are getting more expensive; in fact, the top four cities on our list all saw rent increases in the near term. San Francisco widened its gap between NYC, with rent prices increasing 2.5% last month and 3.4%…
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Worries Grow As Stock Market Crisis Looms
A growing number of investors believe that US stocks are overvalued, creating the risk of a significant bear market, according to research by Yale University market scholar Robert Shiller. The Nobel economics laureate told the Financial Times that his valuation…
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Price of Gas Is Lower In the Suburbs
Customers at Dodge’s on Northwest Broad Street in Murfreesboro are paying some of the cheapest prices for gas in the mid-state. But that is not the case in Nashville. You can purchase a gallon of regular gas for $2.10 with…
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Tax Free Holiday on Friday!
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday — a popular driver of back-to-school spending for students and parents — is right around the corner. Shoppers can buy qualifying items, including apparel, computers and backpacks, without paying local or state sales tax from 12:01…
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Some Williamson County Homes Sell for More Than Asking Price
Potential Williamson County homeowners ready to buy might have found a seller’s market with bidding battles and a low inventory. Suzie DeYoung, an agent with Fridrich and Clark, says she must stay atop new listings and check several times a…
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