Dr. Rick C. Ernst
Coaching The Affluent To A Fulfilling Life
of Peace, Passion, Profits And Philanthropy.
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Billionaire's fortune isn't just going to the dogs
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An American billionaire who left her entire fortune to dog charities has had her will contested in court. Leona Helmsley left her fortune to various dog charities, and she also $12 million to her own dog, Trouble, more than to most of her family and …

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Kroger to Buy Harris Teeter for $2.44 Billion
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More recently, Kroger has added more premium items such as dry-aged beef and expensive cheese to stores in affluent markets in a bid to lure customers from higher-end chains like Whole Foods Market Inc. ( WFM ). The high-low strategy has turned Kroger …

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Kroger agrees to buy Harris Teeter for $2.5 billion
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Kroger's loyalty member Christiana Leibovich places items in her buggy while shopping at the Kroger's on Union on a recent Wednesday evening. Leibovich was able to save near $25 off her total grocery bill by using her Kroger Plus card. (Mark Weber/The …

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Potential
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As China's consumers gain greater affluence and migrate to urban areas, they're increasingly susceptible to advertising—especially the splashy digital billboards for which Tiger Media specializes. Tiger Media deploys a network of about 750 outdoor …

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Digital Luxury: Nordstrom, Macy's, Saks Dominate
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A new report on luxury retailers from L2 Think Tank says Nordstrom, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Marks & Spencer are consumers' favorite digital sources for luxury, rewriting the rules for department store marketing. Part of the new order, writes …

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Consumer backlash over GST proposal
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Customs Minister Maurice Williamson has begun playing down the likelihood of the Government ensuring GST is paid on all international online shopping purchases after a backlash from consumers. The Government is looking at whether it could ask credit …

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Realtor Markets Maui to Beijing in Luxury Property Showcase
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The National Association of Realtors published a report that ranks China consumers as one of the largest international investors in US homes, behind only Canada. According to the NAR's Profile of International Home Buying Activity, “Chinese buyers were …

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Just in: Luxurious Kia Cadenza proves to have legs
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Kia went the luxury route with this model, filling it full of mostly upscale standard features, such as heated leather seats, keyless starting, navigation, and a rear camera. We recently … Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on …

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Samsung taps Quintessentially to target luxury consumers
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The agency has won a UK assignment to develop the Samsung BlueHouse Club, which seeks to bring the brand's premium goods to high net worth individuals. The members club kicked off at a London event last week with a demonstration of the new S9 ultra …

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