Money Matters: The Lowdown on Robo-Advisors

Editor’s Note: Briant Sikorski from Stratos Wealth Partners in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – The trend toward online investing and advisory services, also known as robo-investing and robo-advice is gaining momentum, but industry participants are struggling to get a handle on how retail investors view and/or use robo-services to conduct their financial affairs. Read more

Google Fiber Preparing for Cary Expansion

Cary, NC – As a connection to the Internet becomes an increasing necessity for daily life, aaoogle is ramping up their fiber service in the Triangle. Their local managers talked to the Cary Chamber on Wednesday morning about what the plans are for Google Fiber in Cary. Read more

Giardino Asks Cary to Rethink Salads

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – While it has only been open a few months, Giardino Gourmet Salads is already making an impact in Cary, both with new dining options and with donations to the community. Read more

Business Bits: Weston Corners and More

Cary, NC – This month saw a lot of new businesses open up in Cary with Weston Corners coming up, plus several more restaurants and a new grocery store nearby. Read more

Progress Report: Downtown Park

Cary, NC – One of the biggest changes coming to Downtown Cary this year will be the addition of the Downtown Park. We checked in on the park’s progress, plans for the site and show some photos of how it looks now. Read more

Famous Toastery Expanding Across Wake County

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Residents in Cary have known about Famous Toastery for years through its location in Waverly Place. Now, the breakfast restaurant is embarking on a major expansion, with nine new locations across North Carolina and the Triangle.

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Lori’s Blog: Alexa For Government

Cary, NC – Ok, time to get back to my technology roots. Y’all know that I’ve got this insatiable curiosity for technology solutions. It’s in my Twitter profile, so it has to be true!

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Local Businesses Weigh In On IKEA in Cary

Cary, NC – With the possibility of IKEA coming to Cary looking more and more likely, local furniture stores give their thoughts on the international retailer coming in. Read more

Stores Open at New Weston Corners

Cary, NC – This past week, the number of restaurants and other retail jumped as Weston Corners opened up in Cary off of Chapel Hill Road. Read more

Money Matters

Tax Season 2017: A Few Things to Note

Editor’s Note: Becca Smith from Smith & Smith, CPA in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – Tax season officially began on January 23rd. Like every year there are tax law changes, updates and different rules. Here are a few things to consider for your 2016 tax filing that pertains to the IRS identity theft regulations and the timing of your federal refund.

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