The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

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From spending and saving to investing wisely, a personal budget is the first step towards financigl freedom. Oft times, a hands-on workbook to walk you through a private financial counseling session will give you a jump-start towards wise money management. One of our favorites for most any subject are the “dummies” books. This particular finance oriented mini-tome shows you how to assess your situation and manage your money.

Using this reference, you will learn how to use credit wisely, plan for large expenses, determine your insurance needs, and make smarter financial decisions. Plus, the featured worksheets and checklists help you manage your day-to-day spending and plan for a robust financial future.

Contained in the book are subjects that illustrate how to

* Take stock of your financial history and determine your net worth
* Build a personal financial plan that meets your saving and investing goals
* Develop good spending habits and get out of debt—without budgeting
* Explore your dreams, grow your wealth, and protect your assets
* Get the most out of your money
* Minimize your taxes
* Plan for big-ticket purchases
* Pay for your kids’ college tuition
* Ensure a comfortable retirement
* Leave a substantial estate for your heirs

WEST JEFFERSON NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTY

87.5 +/- Acres Available For Residential Subdivision Mountain Development, 7 miles from West Jefferson, NC

Paved Road and Bridge Built To State Specifications.

Average of $23,000 per acre.

This Property Should Retail For Approximately $50,000 to $60,000 per acre.

ALL PROPERTY HAS LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Contact Greg Stikeleather, Broker, 704.880.5247

or

email Greg at grstike@charter.net

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Insurance is a contract between the insurance company and you. Like all contracts, it’s give and take. That’s what makes a good bargain. In this case, we’re talking about an auto insurance policy. So, in return for the premium, you’re asking the insurance company to pay whatever costs arise from the traffic accidents you get into. It looks like a bet. The insurer works out what the odds are given the car you drive and your track record – it’s called risk assessment – and sets the premium accordingly. But you can also risk. Suppose you think that, as a good driver, you’re never going to get in an accident or, if you do, it’s never going to be more than a fender bender with nominal damage on both sides.

In a perfect world of free choice, you could decide not to carry insurance at all. You’ll always have enough cash in hand to pay out for the minor dinks and dents you cause. Unfortunately, our world is not perfect. All but three states in the union require you to carry car insurance. If you drive any vehicle on the road without a valid policy in place, you commit a crime. Why is that? Well, it usually takes two to have a traffic accident. You may be the most careful driver in the world, but the idiot who rear-ends you while you’re parked may lack the same skills. It’s also possible that you may overestimate your skills and underestimate the amount of money you may have to pay if there is an accident. Suppose, for example, you hit an imported luxury car and injure the rich lawyer driving, the costs of repairing the car and compensating the lawyer for pain and suffering may be just short of astronomical.

So deductibles are a happy compromise. Most insurance companies allow you to pay the first part of any claim you make. The amounts are usually stepped as $100, $250, $500 or $1,000. So if you cause damage valued at $3,400, the insurer will pay the balance after you have paid your contribution. Yes, payment of the deductible is a precondition of the insurer paying out. So, when you’re getting your online quotes, always remember to opt for the amount of deductible you can afford. That way, your car insurance policy will come with a discount. The higher the deductible, the bigger the discount!

Vacation property, an investment for retirement or a permanent residence, this Lake James waterfront home may be your dream property.

The beautiful water front home is located in a private community with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has a double deck boat dock, an enclosed boat garage and a private ramp to launch your own watercraft. The home was built originally in 1972 and totally renovated in 2002. A four car detached garage was built in 2002.

There is a total of 264 ft. of water front. Beautiful three tier sea walls accent this elegant home. Hard wood and tile floors, modern appliances and vaulted ceilings are only a few of the amenities that capture you with this home.

Private dock permit.

List Price: $1,800,000
Flexibility: Willing to finance
Acreage: .75 acres
Type: Waterfront

Floors: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sq. Footage: 3700
Garage Size: 4.0
Year Built: 1972, totally renovated in 2002
School District: Nebo

Suitable Use: Residential

Topography: Rolling
Road Frontage: Private Road
Location: Lake James, Burke County, NC

Amenities: Waterfront, Fireplace, Central AC, Alarm, Wood Floors, Gas Range, Patio, Wheelchair Accessible, Nature/Bike Paths, Boating, Controlled Access, Spa/Jacuzzi

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Whenever you set up a system, it’s only as strong as the weakest link. Sometimes, the cause of the problem is inside the organization. Other times, the problem is a conflict of interest in the middleman. Whatever the cause, you can get trampled on unless you stand up for yourself. Most days, when you’re driving on the freeway, you get to see the wreckage from traffic accidents. You pass by because it’s not your problem.

Auto insurance companies pick up the pieces. At least, that’s what all the ads say. Out of interest, I tracked down one of the drivers to see how it really goes down. Sarah from Wisconsin was making her usual commute when she was rear-ended. She was lucky. It flipped her over but she was unhurt. She did everything by the book. Waited with her car until the police appeared. Gave her statement and was later cleared of all blame in the report. Everyone who saw her car thought it was a total loss. Even the guys who came on the tow truck shook their heads and congratulated her on her escape without injury.

“They dropped me off at an approved car rental agency. One telephone call to my auto insurance company and I was driving again.” She shook her head with a wry smile. “I never thought there were going to be problems. Roadside assistance had worked perfectly. I was in a rental car. The wreck had been cleared from the road. I was expecting a check for a replacement vehicle within days.” Except when the word came from the “certified” repair shop, it was ‘repair’. “Everyone thought they were nuts. Repair a car that badly damaged and you’ve got one problem after another and no-one wants to buy it secondhand. But they kept on like a broken record. Repair, repair. Guess they needed the business.

I asked the agent to give me the name of another “certified” repair shop. They took one look at the wreck, laughed and called the claims assessors. After haggling, it was agreed a total loss.” When you’ve got health problems, you look for a second opinion from a different physician if you don’t get the answer you want. The same holds true for auto insurance. Repair shops make money when they repair. You have a right to challenge the first shop’s assessment. Sarah got her check. It was a hassle but she struck to her guns and won out in the end.

Although few of us continue to frequent our former office environs, most, if not all of us still have a circle of vendors and customer with which we are in constant contact. It’s human nature, at least with those whom I have observed, including myself, for us to find fault with others.

We are all subject to numerous factors that influence the accuracy with which we make personality judgments of ourselves and others. Factors to consider are the relationship between normal personality and any personality disorders, connections between personality and language use, and the psychological assessment of social situations in which we find ourselves.

Introspection might just reveal a feeling of enjoyment and triumphant, maybe even a certain smugness at “dissing” someone. We see this happening in the workplaces, associations, family and nearly all places of human interaction.

Psychologists call this “projection”;i.e., transferring onto other people the things you don’t like about yourself. If you seek perfection in your life, you’re not likely to truly find it. In fact, the irony is that you will be obsessed with the opposite condition — imperfection.

As a result, you will begin to notice it everywhere, in every situation, in every person. You will hate it and you will hate yourself.

Think about it!