by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Finance, South Jersey
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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Real Estate, South Jersey
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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! By David Setley Though the majority of wines on the market today qualify as dry, that has not always been the case. In the ‘70s and ‘80s, most Americans preferred sweeter wines. In the 1980s, the best-selling wine here was White Zinfandel, the blush-colored...