In spite of rising prices and a complex and uncertain economy, consumers are shopping and, in many cases, increasing their spend. Inclusive Not Exclusive Yes, the economy is uncertain. Yes, we are still experiencing inflation. Yes, in many cities, and business sectors, discrimination against age, race, religion, and sexual preferences not only remains but grows. […]
Shopping for kosher food, wine and spirits
Trending now: Kosher food, wine and spirits – An exclusive two-part series on what it means to “go kosher.” Around the world there are increasingly large numbers of people who are “going kosher,” and by 2025, the market for kosher food is likely to exceed $25.6 billion. The rush for kosher food and beverages is good for you and […]
Kosher: The brand grows exponentially
Trending now: Kosher food, wine and spirits – An exclusive two-part series on what it means to “go kosher.” Around the world there are increasingly large numbers of people who are “going kosher,” and by 2025, the market for kosher food is likely to exceed $25.6 billion. The rush for kosher food and beverages is good for you and […]
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Wear makeup or nothing: Women – in our own lane
The global makeup/skincare industry is alive and well, with new market segments and new products growing exponentially. Women compete… for males Professor Lisa Wade (Occidental College), the author of Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions (2014), determined that in the 1920s, as more Americans moved to cities, courtship moved from the home to establishments that cost money, like cabarets […]
The Lipstick Index
If retailers and online sellers were wondering where all the young women were, what they were doing, and what they were spending their money on in 2022. !When in Doubt Wear Red I can give witness; young, high-energy, dedicated women were crowded into New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion, pushing and shoving to get to the salespeople […]
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Before digging the co-op money pit
If you decided that a co-op apartment is worth the effort, review (with your accountant and attorney) the following documents, and remember: Look Before Leaping Off the Cliff 1. Capital plan for the building 2. Capital improvements (past history and future plans including cost estimates and time frame) 3. Mortgage for the building (what are […]
Co-ops: Where your money goes
A co-op maintenance fee combines property taxes and common charges into one convenient (or inconvenient?) monthly payment. Maintenance Usually included in this charge are salaries for personnel, building safety, security and sanitation, and planned capital improvements. Remember you own shares in a building and the entire building receives the property tax bill not the individual […]
