Business

By Maurice Stouse Years ago, as a representative for a major investment firm, I was excited to learn that one of the many benefits my firm was offering was a pension at retirement. It was so great to learn because, as a young trainee, retirement planning was drilled into our...

By Tad Hunter One of the advantages of investing in real estate is provided under the Internal Revenue Service, Code 1031. The tax on the profit from a real estate sale can be delayed until a later date when you enter into a qualified exchange or purchase. Because of the...

Candidate for Destin City Council Speaks in Tallahassee There’s an important debate happening in our State’s Capital that should be of keen interest to South Walton County residents. The debate is over how to regulate and classify Vacation Rental Properties by Owner (VRBO) and other Home-Sharing arrangements. There are 2...

Attorney A. Wayne Williamson Attorney Wayne Williamson has been practicing law in Northwest Florida for almost 20 years not only helping get out of legal trouble, but avoiding it as well. “In the legal profession,” says Williamson, “the old adage, ‘If you...

by Janie Henderson If a scruffy, friendly dog named Ace greets you as you walk into a room full of colorful paddle boards, top-of-the-line electric bikes, and a hang out spot perfect for a cold beer and jam session, you’re probably in...

With summer approaching and hopefully your Spring Cleaning behind you, it’s time to look at ways how we can make our largest investment, our homes, more energy efficient.  Back when I was growing up, to conserve energy, my Dad would walk around the house at night turning off all...