Treasures found
Treasure hunting can take many forms, from simply walking along to using sophisticated devices such as metal detectors. Many times, Linda and I have come across money lying in the street, ranging from a few coins to $20 bills. Attending yard sales, flea markets and...
The top questions to ask your real estate agent about the financing
Real Estate Matters While real estate agents have a great deal of practical experience in the finance realm, they are not mortgage lenders. That means that they are not able to give you specific advice about which mortgage to choose or how you should finance your home...
Life is golden
Letter from the editor September at the Shore carries a softer glow. The pace eases, beaches grow quieter and the dunes brighten with goldenrod. Those sprays of yellow remind me that life is golden, especially in the small, everyday moments. All summer, we race to...
Enjoying ‘locals summer’ in the September garden
Those of us living near the coast know that September, dubbed “locals summer,” brings a time of refreshment when we can exhale and reclaim our beaches, grocery stores, and parking spots. In the same way, after a summer of little rain and multiple heat waves, we can...
Remembering, reflecting and rising: Lessons from 9/11, 24 years later
Twenty-four years ago, I held my one-year-old son close, unable to stop the tears. The world felt smaller, darker, and unbearably fragile. For many of us who lived through Sept. 11, 2001, that day is etched into our memories. We remember where we were, who we were...
