Capturing the moments
Letter from the editor As we enter the holiday season, many of us take more photos than any other time of the year. With an abundance of family traditions and gatherings, we do our best to capture each moment. In many families, there’s someone who naturally becomes...
Let’s talk turkey: Thanksgiving is the perfect time to learn your family’s health story
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, reconnecting, sharing food, and celebrating the people we love. But while the holiday centers around tradition, it also offers an opportunity to create a new one: talking about your family’s health history. That is why the U.S....
Understanding the 2026 Social Security adjustments
The Social Security Administration has released the inflation adjustments for 2026. Benefits are set to increase by 2.8%. There was a lot of anticipation leading up to the report this year. Many were hoping for a larger adjustment, including some of those in Congress....
Why gratitude is a mindset for life
Last Thanksgiving, my mother nudged me and said it was my turn to share the three things I felt most grateful for. I sat there in front of a turkey, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce, but all that came to mind were rather unimportant things. Then I thought of my...
Why you should hire a buyer’s agent
Real Estate Matters As our Shore Local area enters the last quarter of 2025, the real estate market has a lot going on. Interest rates are becoming more affordable, down payment assistance programs are available and new listings are coming on the market every day....
