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Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait

Phishing is an unsolicited e-mail, instant message, or text message attempting to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, SSN and account information. They often direct you to a fake website or to call a fraudulent number. Identity theft can take place online, on the phone or even at home. These tips [...]

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Take a Peek at Piccolo

Take a Peek at Piccolo

Spring in Charleston is ushered in by the scent of Confederate Jasmine, throngs of tourists and rapidly rising mercury. The hottest events of late May and early June aren’t found on the beaches or boat docks though. Spoleto Festival USA and its sister festival, Piccolo Spoleto, captivate the city – providing 17 days and nights [...]

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Let’s Go Shaggin’ on the Cooper

  In 1984, South Carolina designated the “Shag” as the official state dance.  In 2013, we plan to honor that decision by Shaggin’ on the Cooper the 3rd Saturday of each month from now until September 7, 2013. That’s right, pull out those dancing shoes and head down to the Mt. Pleasant Pier on Saturday, [...]

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Big Budget Blind Spot: Food Shopping

Your relationship with food is probably pretty complex. Rather than just being sustenance, you may use food for comfort, for social bonding, distraction or pleasure. When you really commit to tracking your food expenses as part of putting together a spending and savings plan, you realize food can be a complicated part of your financial [...]

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Our First Date

I remember the night of our first date we went to a little cafe over by the College of Charleston campus. A quiet dinner together, just you and I. The college students surrounded us, Eating and drinking and discussing deep philosophical issues. You sat across from me looking so debonair in your jeans and button-down [...]

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Mortgage Blogger Nancy Wood

Charleston Mortgage Rate Update from Nancy

Saturday’s Post & Courier reported that Charleston’s home sales continue to track pre-recession levels. In the article they note that “in a strong burst of springtime activity, April home sales in the Charleston region jumped 22% from a year ago.” This news about the Charleston housing market seems to be tracking consistently with the news [...]

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