January is the time for New Year’s resolutions and to reflect on goals for the upcoming year. Personally, I love this time of year for that reason. Four years ago, I spearheaded an initiative to inspire the financial empowerment of women and named the group Women of Clarity TM. I challenged women to...

Here are a few tips to add value and curb appeal with attractive plantings and well-maintained landscape: Potential home buyers form their first impression of your home from its curb appeal. Yet the home’s outdoor landscaping is overlooked, or underdone, when preparing your home to sell. Ideally the...

The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library invite you to “Tips for a Painless Kitchen or Bath Remodel” on Wednesday, October 19 at 7 pm. located at Monk’s Design Studio, 246 South Ave, Fanwood. Join members of the Monk’s Design team for a conversation about planning your kitchen or bathroom remodel...

Goldfish Swim School, the country’s premier learn-to-swim school, is pleased to announce the opening of a new 8,550 square foot learn-to-swim facility in Springfield, NJ. Located at 275 US-22 E, this new location joins a thriving Goldfish Swim School location in Livingston and provides swim and wate...

Have you ever heard the term “exclusive” listing — it refers to a property that is not broadly marketed to the public, but instead offered by word of mouth or other very little marketing if any. A seller may find this to be an option for a few reasons: 1. They think they won’t have to put up with th...

Congratulations to all the 2022 graduates! I cannot help but think back to when I graduated college and how excited I was about the opportunities in front of me. After almost 30 years of working with clients and their children, here is some key financial advice for any graduate as you start the next...

WESTFIELD — On Friday, December 31, at 7 p.m., under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) again presents one of New Jersey’s most popular New Year’s Eve musical celebrations. This year’s performance, “Steppin’ Back Out,” promises a superb review of American musical t...

Here Are a Few Ideas From Susan: With historically Low Interest Rates and with a possibility of them creeping up in the future you have decided to Jump in and buy your 1st home, trade up to a bigger one, move out of that apartment and want a back yard. But you have heard stories of multiple bids and...

Personal credit should always be reviewed prior to divorce to allow time to build it or improve it. Strong credit is necessary post-divorce to rent a home, qualify for a mortgage or to buy/lease a car, therefore it is important to know where you stand and establish a plan. The first step in addressi...

Last month I wrote about how to begin discussions about money with your younger children. This month’s focus is on how to expand these discussions to engage and empower your teens. Consider some of the following suggestions: · Explain the concept of paying yourself first – As the earning years begin...