Money Matters

Money Matters: Giving Money to Kids & Grandkids

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

Cary, NC — For 2016, the IRS allows you to give up to $14,000 annually (or $28,000 if you give jointly with your spouse) to each of as many people as you’d like in cash, investments and/or property without triggering gift taxes (this limit may be adjusted for inflation in future years). Read more

Brew

Business Bits: Brew, Jimmy John’s & a New Boutique

Cary, NC — Each month, look for our Business Bits column, where we’ll highlight new and opening soon businesses in Cary. Read more

Taggart

$1.6 Million Dollar Cars Sold in Cary

Cary, NC — Two customers recently purchased cars priced at over $1.6 million each from Taggart Autosport in Cary. Read more

Orion

Orion Silver & Accessories in Downtown Cary

Cary, NC — I’ve walked by Orion Silver & Accessories in downtown Cary a dozen times. Today, I finally went inside. Read more

Elizabeth’s Home & Garden Opens New Apex Shop

Apex, NC — Elizabeth’s Home & Garden, a beloved two-story downtown Cary shop beside Ashworth Village, just opened a second, smaller location inside a popular downtown Apex bookstore. Read more

Cary Village Square

A Look Inside Cary Village Square

Cary, NC — Here’s your guide to the 18 shops, restaurants and services found in the Cary Village Square shopping center. Read more

Entrepreneurship Olympics – Skills for Young Adults

RTP, NC — On Friday, February 19, 2016, teens and adults ages 15-25 can participate in the Entrepreneurship Olympics, a series of games that are designed to teach business skills to young people.

This event was created by two students from Apex High School. Read more

Money Matters: Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

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

Cary, NC — Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs – there are some key differences between these two types of individual retirement accounts (IRAs). While the contribution limits are the same for both, each has its own specific rules and potential benefits. Read more

Supermarkets

Updated: Supermarkets Map

Editor’s Note: This story was first published on FoodCary.com.

Cary, NC — We’ve updated the Supermarkets Map. Last year, we had an astonishing 39 supermarkets in and around Cary. But you will be shocked at how much that number has grown in just eight months. Read more

NC Commerce Secretary Visits Morrisville

Morrisville, NC — Commerce Secretary John Skvarla visited Morrisville Town Hall on Thursday, February 4, 2016 to shed a little light on the business climate in our state. The net down? Things are pretty rosy in the 9th largest economy in the U.S. Read more