Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state, but Newport’s mansions are anything but small. Wealthy families called these grand estates “summer cottages.” Clearly, we have different ideas about a cottage! Walking along Newport’s Cliff Walk, you get ocean views on one side and magnificent historic homes on the other. This 3.5-mile trail runs directly along
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Hidden Stanford: The Garden That Was Meant for a Mansion, but Became a Memorial Have you ever visited Stanford’s beautiful Arizona Cactus Garden and wondered why it’s there? Tucked away near the Stanford Children’s hospital, this peaceful garden holds a touching story of wealth, tragedy, love, and a dream that changed forever. A Grand Mansion
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One of my favorite Warren Buffett quotes is: “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” Two recent Wall Street Journal articles describe a slowing housing market, with weaker demand, more inventory, and builders offering discounts. Bad news for builders could mean good opportunities for buyers. A Real Investment Opportunity in
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When you use electricity can affect what you pay: Charge your EV during lower-cost hoursRun laundry when rates are lowerShift major energy use away from peak hours Small changes can add up to big savings. With the time of use electric rate, your electric rate changes based on when you use electricity: TOU rates work
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I’ve been walking around downtown Palo Alto in the mornings for about 20 years. You would think by now I’d have seen everything. Apparently not! The other day, I walked past this brick building and noticed a little plaque on the wall: “Decker Oaks Building — Renovated 1984.” Of course, I had to stop and
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