Embracing winter and snow in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Over time, seasoned gardeners learn to see the bright side of all different weather conditions. While hot days mean the sunflowers will bloom, rainy days will allow a break from watering the garden, and the roses will thrive. In winter, a...
Financial Wellness Month
By Eric Reich January is Financial Wellness Month, which is the perfect time to get a jump on your finances for 2025. Starting the year off right, in terms of your finances, can help you manage stress and anxiety about money. After all, money is one of the highest...
Finance questions to ask your real estate agent
Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan While real estate agents have a great deal of practical experience to offer in the finance realm, they are not mortgage lenders. That means they are not able to give you specific advice about which mortgage to choose or how you...
Snow days at the Shore
Letter from the editor Snow on the beach is almost an annual occurrence at the Jersey Shore, but it never fails to take my breath away. It’s the meeting of two natural phenomena that seemly shouldn’t intersect. Whether you love snow or loathe it, a snow-covered...
Start with yourself: looking to Jimmy Carter for advice on pre-inauguration anxiety
By Jeff Whitaker As our country prepares for a new administration in Washington later this month, everyone has an opinion as to what it means. For many, there is a feeling of optimism and enthusiasm. For others, fear and concern. As with any change, there are knowns...
