by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 9, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Finance, Galloway, South Jersey
The OceanFirst Foundation continued its long-time support of Stockton University students by presenting a check on Dec. 4 for $40,000 to fund 16 scholarships. “Since 2017, OceanFirst Foundation has been committed to supporting Stockton University students by investing...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 7, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Finance, South Jersey
By Eric Reich I can’t believe I’m talking about the end of the year already, but here we are. I hope everyone had a great 2023, and I wish you an even better 2024. This week I thought we would cover some ways to help make 2024 better for your finances. Make charitable...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 30, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Finance, South Jersey
By Eric Reich Many of us dream about retirement. We have a picture in our mind of what our retirement will look like, how we will spend our days, and the beautiful places we want to visit. But what if spouses don’t agree on what that vision of retirement looks like?...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 22, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Finance, South Jersey
By Eric Reich Christmas is often called the “season of giving,” but with that comes the other side of “giving.” According to the National Retail Federation, holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 16, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Finance, South Jersey
By Eric Reich There has been some talk lately, mostly by foreign countries who are talking about replacing the U.S. dollar. While this concerns many investors, the reality is that it is very unlikely that the dollar could be replaced as the world standard currency in...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 9, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Finance, South Jersey
By Eric Reich Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are all too aware of the extreme run-up in housing prices since the middle of 2020. Prices in some areas have literally doubled in just a few short years. High home prices are great for sellers but not so much...
