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Millionaire Population Grows by 200,000

Submitted by Dorothy Fry on

According to a recent Wall Street Journal entry:

America’s millionaire population is still growing – though not by much.

The number of millionaires in America grew by 200,000 in 2011, according to a new report from Chicago-based Spectrem Group.

That sounds like a lot — especially with so many Americans still losing jobs and homes. But it represents a growth rate of only 2% – much slower than the growth in 2009 and 2010.

SBCN Connect

Submitted by Dorothy Fry on

Wow, what an amazing event last night! Thanks to Linda and Dave as well as all the sponsors for hosting yet another great networking event for us all!

If you weren't there you missed scintillating conversation, announcements, awesome hor d'ourves as well as watching the guys drinking green margarita's! 

American Pie’s American Beauty

Submitted by Dorothy Fry on

The nineties cult favorite “American Pie” series returned this week with the highly anticipated follow-up “American Reunion.” The cast returns for a high school reunion to relive their wild antics.

The beautiful Charlene Amoia joins the cast as Kevin’s wife for the most recent installment. At the Los Angeles première she stole the show on the red carpet, looking sophisticated in a geometric Aiisha dress complemented by gorgeous Feri jewelry.

Some Reasons Why Insurance Premiums are High.

Submitted by Glenn Stewart on

Fraud Claims - here are - 4 real cases of fraud

True stories where claims have been denied because of fraud.

March 20, 2012

In support of fraud awareness month this March, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has collected some true stories of recent claims that left investigators shaking their heads.

1) The Repo Man

Spring maintenance checklist

Submitted by John Arnott on

Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices are the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish a routine for yourself, and you will find the work is easy to accomplish and not very time-consuming. A regular schedule of seasonal maintenance can put a stop to the most common — and costly — problems, before they occur.

TELUS Talks Business Blog Post via LindaOJ Guest Blogger

Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on

Feedback is vitally important to me, otherwise how would I know I was doing a good job or not? Where my blog posts are concerned I hope to offer tips, information, education and sometimes humour. Any comments you can offer me via the TELUS Talks Business Website are alaways appreciated, and I will say thank you now :)

http://community.telustalksbusiness.com/blogs/talk_business/2012/03/20/empowering-your-team

Are You Paying for Home Insurance You do not NEED

Submitted by Glenn Stewart on

This FACT applies to Ontario residents Too!

87% of BC residents pay for home insurance they don’t need

Most don't have enough coverage for electronic equipment.

March 15, 2012

                        Nearly 90% of BC home insurance policyholders are paying for insurance protection they don’t need or want, according to Square One Insurance. Out of 1,000 policyholders, 87% are paying for irrelevant protection with traditional home insurance policies.

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