Ever had an idea that would make life easier for you and thousands of others? Maybe you didn’t act on your last great idea because you became overwhelmed by the thought of all the legwork. Where do you even start? There’s also the widespread belief that it takes a boatload of cash to get a [...]

  Rising waters must converge.  The thought occurred to me other day as I was alone in my car driving toward the cemetery in which my mom’s body has rested for the past thirty-eight years.   Any visit to a cemetery stimulates contemplation, spawning reflection on one’s past, mortality, life, and its meaning.  Yet, on [...]

The latest version of the Toyota Highlander is roomier, quieter and got a bit of a makeover.   Toyota unveiled the third-generation Highlander at the March 27 New York Auto Show, with some major differences. The door panels and fenders have been rounded off, which gives it a more sporty look, as opposed to the [...]

It’s time to do away with the term “broke college student.”  Sure, you might have spent the last of your cash on textbooks (or beer), and are taking a one-credit course called, “bringing your change to Coinstar.”  But this doesn’t mean you can’t live the champagne life on a beer budget.  Below are three excellent [...]

Whatever your financial circumstances, it just makes sense to try to spend less, especially in an unpredictable economy.  It takes so little other than thought to spend less every month and the payoff can be huge.  Besides big savings, living frugally can lead to higher self-esteem, less anxiety, more money available for emergencies and a [...]

  There are several great motorcycle events coming up in New Jersey.  We’ve put together a list of the best spring events in the state, along with a list of maintenance tips to help you enjoy the open road without hassle.   Events You Don’t Want to Miss   Saturday, April 13 – the Elks [...]

Cities around the country rightsize streets to make them compact and efficient. New Jersey has experienced ‘rightsizing’ with government budget cuts while citizens are downsizing their spending and their homes. Whether it is a progressive movement or result of financial set-backs for businesses and governments is debatable. But at the forefront of the movement, the [...]

  You’ve thoroughly researched the company with whom you are to interview.  You know the names of its officers and members of its board of directors.  You’ve reviewed its financial reports and have read hundreds of press releases and articles about it.  You’ve even charted its stock price (if it’s a publicly-traded company) over the [...]

  With a few Latin words, Pope Benedict XVI did what no Pope has done in almost 600 years – abdicate the Papacy!  His announcement sent shockwaves around the globe and sent the world atwitter (all puns intended) with speculation as to the reason for his sudden announcement and departure.   Most people who give notice [...]

  I recently received several emails purportedly from Booking.com, a reputable reservations booking site on the Web (see email image below).  Having not booked a hotel reservation, I would normally simply delete this email.  However, I was struck by the warning that a cancellation or prepayment penalty of $195 would be billed to my credit [...]