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Thursday, May 15, 2008

RV Lifestyle in an Economic Downturn

People who enjoy the RV lifestyle are loyal devotees of life on the open road, but when the economy starts to go south and gas prices are up, where is a loyal RV'r to turn? In a seemingly unusual twist, RV rentals are up and dealers are expecting great business until the economy picks up. Jeff talks with an Annapolis dealer who explains the seemingly backward financial logic that keeps RV'rs rolling.

Guest Image Skip Tate
Founder and President,
Happy Travelers RV Rentals
Happy Travelers Rentals
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Baltimore Sun Extra:
Investment adviser title of 'senior' can mislead

You're looking for someone to help manage your life savings in retirement. Surely an adviser with a "senior" designation, like a registered super-duper senior consultant, must be up to the job, right? Not really. There are all sorts of designations cropping up. Many of them have the word "senior" in them, implying that the person has expertise in the needs of older investors.

Guest ImageEileen Ambrose
Reporter, Baltimore Sun
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Made in Maryland:
Persimmon Restaurant

They've been chosen as best overall restaurant in Montgomery County by Bethesda Magazine, but Damian and Stephanie Salvatore of Persimmon restaurant say their success hasn't come easy. They got off to a slow start when they first opened 10 years ago, but things quickly turned around thanks to a favorable review by a local restaurant critic. Yolanda Vazquez spoke to the husband-and-wife team about the ups and downs of the restaurant business.

Guest Image Stephanie Salvatore
Co-Owner, Persimmon Restaurant
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