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Best High Tea in Phoenix
Afternoon tea may be a British tradition, but these fabulous places will entice you with tasty teas, sandwiches, and desserts you won’t want to pass up. See AFM’s best places for high tea, and make a reservation just in time for Mother’s Day.
Earth Day Checklist
Are you looking to make your own contribution to the environment in honor of Earth Day (April 22) this year? Being a good global citizen starts right at your doorstep. Making a few small changes around the house can dramatically reduce greenhouse gases, save you money, and add up to a real benefit for the environment. Here are some tips to help you do your part in supporting Mother Nature:
How Do I Figure the Tax on the Sale of My Home?
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative
The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
In general, when you sell your home any amount you receive over your cost basis (what you paid for the home, plus capital improvements, plus the costs of selling the home) is subject to capital gains taxes. However, if you owned and used the home as your principal residence for a total of two out of the five years before the sale (the two years do not have to be consecutive), you may be able to exclude from federal income tax up to $250,000 (up to $500,000 if you're married and file a joint return) of the capital gain when you sell your home. You can use this exclusion only once every two years, and the...
AZ Insider: Gavin DeGraw Performs at Private Party
Kathy Shayna Shocket has the inside scoop on the stories that make headlines.
Kathy takes us inside the private party at Silverleaf Club and reveals Gavin's opening acts.
AZ Giving Spotlight: Laurie Cullity of Desert Stages Theater
Desert Stages Theater has continued to produce popular plays for families since 1995. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing the community with a fun, safe, and magical experience that is suitable for all ages. Laurie Cullity, the wife of late Gerry Cullity, shared her passion for the theater.
AFM: What inspired you to start Desert Stages Theatre?
LC: Desert Stages Theatre was co-founded by myself, and my late husband Gerry Cullity along with my mother-in-law, Joan Thompson. My...
