by Thom Forbes on Apr 2, 7:46 AM
The vacation home market is booming, thanks to Boomers attracted by low interest rates, a robust stock market and looming retirement from the daily commute. The National Association of Realtors says sales of second-home properties last year reached an estimated 1.13 million and accounted for 21% of the number of homes bought in the U.S., the highest market share since the Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey was first conducted in 2003.
by Thom Forbes on Apr 1, 7:50 AM
Kraft and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) have put the wraps on their short-lived and highly controversial agreement to raise awareness of dairy, vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in kids - starting with a "Kids Eat Right" label on Kraft Singles processed cheese products that generated ire from consumers and a "#RepealTheSeal" Change.org petition from rank-and-file members of the 75,000-member professional organization.