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By Ted Williams |
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Hello Thursday. 10 years ago today, both of my children's grandmothers were 15 feet away from each other on their respective operating tables under anesthesia at Florida Hospital.
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My mom's kidneys had failed her the previous year. Dialysis wasn't working. It was bad.
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My dad, two older brothers and I were all tested to see if we were a potential kidney donor match. None of us matched. That's when Elizabeth, my mother-in-law, asked for a donor kit.
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Fast forward 10 years, and yes, my mother-in-law's kidney continues to keep my mom alive!
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A week before the surgery, I remember asking Elizabeth why she volunteered so fast. She told me, "I want your children to grow up with both of their grandmothers." Anyways.
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10 years!! A decade ago, my mom and mother-in-law before surgery
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đźÂ Hot Job: General Manager at Craftwork ($100K – $120K, plus bonus & equity). Own the Charlotte market P&L. Raised $7M Series A. Work with growth guru Joey Skavroneck.
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đ° Secure the bag: Atrium Health CEO Gene Woods lands $25.8M annual comp package. With 162,000 employees and $35B in revenue, he might be underpaid!
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đŽÂ Now open: Comal Taco Co opened yesterday inside Optimist Hall. And donât forget, ZARA opened this morning inside SouthPark Mall.
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đŠÂ Shout-out: Laura Vinroot Poole, fashion icon and owner of Capitol, for making the New York Times "50 Best Clothing Stores in Americaâ list. Such a badass.
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MARKETS: YEAR-TO-DATE
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S&P 500 |
6,850 |
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Nasdaq |
23,454 |
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HOT RESERVATION
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Merchant & Trade targets 400 igloo reservations, one group spends $4K on Ace of Spades
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19th-floor rooftop at the Kimpton Tryon Park in Uptown
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Now available: Merchant & Trade, one of Charlotte's hottest rooftop bars, offers 2-hour private igloo rentals for $100.
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"We're anticipating roughly 400 igloo reservations this season," GM Chris Baliles told me. Available now through March.
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Kimpton provided the geodesic igloo, but Chris's local team spent about $5K on setup and decor.
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Trending orders: One igloo group recently racked up a $4K bill with a few Ace of Spades bottles, but you don't have to break the bank.
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$299 Tomahawk Experience. 3-lb bone-in ribeye with lobster mac and cheese, crispy Brussels, sautĂŠed mushrooms, and fries.
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$35 High Value Meal. Wagyu burger with truffle fries, caviar, and a chilled glass of Veuve Clicquot.
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$18 Bubbles and Bumps. Bougie 5 grams of premium caviar with Veuve Clicquot.
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Record-setting: "Now in our 5th year, we expect to exceed the 17,000 mark in covers by the end of the season," said Chris.
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Unsolicited advice: Hot take on who else should add an igloođ
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Leluia Hall owner Jeff Tonidandel needs one on top of his 3-story historic Leeper & Wyatt Building in Dilworth.
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Stagioni owner Bruce Moffett needs one on top of his new Sala concept in Eastover, where he's already serving $150 caviar.
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MPCC general manager Meridith Picarelli-Khattar needs one on the back lawn overlooking the 18th green.
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PRESENTED BY REIDâS FINE FOODS
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Send holiday cheer near or far with Reidâs seasonal gift baskets, starting at $59
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Perfect for clients, coworkers, friends, and loved ones
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Gift idea: Go with a Reidâs holiday gift basket! Price range is $59 – $201.
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Filled with gourmet treats and festive Reidâs favorites. Easy online ordering, fast shipping, and local delivery.
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Bulk corporate orders also available. Reidâs does hundreds of baskets for local partners like Bank of America and Atrium Health.
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Confession: I'm addicted to their signature Five O'clock Crunch and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies. I canât stop.
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Buy now: Shop Reidâs holiday gift baskets
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OPENING HYPE
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$4.5M Laurel Park restaurant plans to open next weekend in former Village Tavern space
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Sprawling 2,000-square-foot patio
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What to expect: New American restaurant with BrickTopâs-like menu and Sycamore-like back patio.
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Brunch pick: "I'm excited about the Fried Chicken Minis ($16)," owner Dan McCormick told me. "Fried chicken is topped with a hot honey glaze and a pickle."
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Status check: Final inspections right now. Friends, family, and influencer test runs next week (Iâll obvi be there as a powerful LinkedIn influencer).
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MONEY TALKS
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42-year-old couple making $800K uses DIY approach to build $5M net worth
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$17 Larry's Buns at Good Food (comes with 2), their No. 1 spot
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Money Talks is a weekly series showcasing how real people in Charlotte approach money. Participate.
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Job: "Manufacturing executive and partner owns a consulting business. My salary is $500K, plus bonus. Partner makes $300K.â
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On your mind: âSchooling. We've got 3 kids, ages 6-10. Not only the expense, but the admissions competition. If you don't have connections, you get put on a waiting list that feels like a mile long."
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Portfolio breakdown: "40% in individual stocks, 20% in index funds, 20% in bonds, and 20% in crypto. We invest roughly 30% of our income."
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Do-it-yourself: "It is SO easy these days to buy low-cost index funds at 0.05% cost, it's really difficult to justify paying any financial advisor more than 0.30%."
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Best expense: âMonthly concierge doctor. $250 per month. Can call or text at any time of the day and get answers and prescriptions.â
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Rich in Charlotte: â$10M. House in Myers Park, country club membership, and private school. It's changed dramatically over the past 15 years we have been here. Feels very dynamic with so much new money.â
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Full story: 42-year-old couple eyes $1M second home and targets $20M for retirement
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MONEY SNACKS
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5 other financial headlines Iâm snacking on
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Lexus GX 550s are so popular that Hendrick only has 1 on the lot for test drives. $64K – $81K MSRP. Wait times can be several months.
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Beef 'N Bottle brings back popular gift card. Buy $150 gift card, get $50 free. Can't use in December.
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WSJ calls Cashiers, NC "Where Americaâs Wealthiest Go to Fly Under the Radar." 4 billionaires. $275K initiation at Mountaintop.
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Towing business for sale asking $2.5M. Revenue $1.8M. Cash flow $609K. 12 years old. 8 FTEs. Owner focusing on repair business.
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Event planner Katrina Hutchins confesses to 12K Instagram followers that husband and boys peed on her after jellyfish sting in Exuma.
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HOUSEKEEPING
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$700K Prime Fish Cellar opens in Cotswold, debuts âJewel Box Experienceâ
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$26 Prime Tuna roll with jalapeĂąo and avocado
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Now open: Itâs next door to Poppyâs Bagels in Cotswold. Interior isnât super fancy, but the sushi is so damn good.
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Fresh fish: âPrime Fish sources higher-quality fish than any other sushi restaurant in Charlotte,â influencer Andrew Colacchio DMed me. âYou can taste the difference and see it in the color of the fish.â
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New release: $45 Jewel Box Experience with Japan scallop, Faroe salmon, and bluefin tuna served over seasoned furikake sushi rice and topped with salmon roe and avocado.
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Happy Thursday! Say hey if you see me at tonightâs Charlotte Tennis Invitational with my 11-year-old son đ. I'm also checking out Seaboy in Cornelius on Saturday evening, which my foodie sources keep raving about.
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– Ted
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MONEY POLL
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Is your total housing cost more or less than 30% of your income?
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Last weekâs poll results: Do you expect your year-end bonus to be higher or lower than last year? (11,922 subscribers)
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Higher – 36%
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Same – 34%
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Lower – 30%
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