Insights

My Story: The Lessons of Literacy

In May, the Cape Fear Literacy Council is celebrating the return of our Luncheon for Literacy – outdoors at the beautiful Watermark Marina! We are honored that our keynote author is NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. Jaki has a…

Bring the Magic of Beekeeping to your own Backyard

There’s something really special about watching honeybees. The way they gather at the entrance of their hive - some leaving, some returning, some resting, all communicating. You can focus on each individual bee with their specific role, playing their own…

What is Next?

Whether it be because of the “Great Resignation” or “Pandemic Flux Syndrome”, so many people are experiencing a level of confusion and instability that is intolerable. People leaving their jobs are asking themselves, “What do I really want to do…

Overcoming Vein Disease with the Power of One

Venous insufficiency, also known as vein disease, is an often underdiagnosed and frequently undertreated condition. This is especially the case when it comes to individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. While varicose veins and spider veins can signal issues,…

Wilmington HOTWORX Takes Center Stage

With so many new people relocating to Wilmington, it can sometimes feel as if our little corner of the world is already in the global spotlight. Our general manager Anthony Sciscento recently added to the attention that our city receives…

Simple Ways to Add Storage Space to a Home

Whether your house is large or small, chances are you’ve wished for more storage space. Luckily, creating more storage space is a fairly easy fix; one that can be accomplished without the need to add an outbuilding or build an…

Your Retirement Portfolio: Simplicity is Your Friend

Planning for retirement involves a lot of considerations – replacing your working income, navigating a sustainable withdrawal rate, planning for healthcare costs and long-term care, estate and legacy planning, as well as tax and gifting strategies (RMD-leveling, withdrawal sequencing, Roth…