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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …

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by Jillian Pikora
Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Don't Fall For Automatic Withdrawal Scams: Here's What To Know Don't Fall For Automatic Withdrawal Scams: Here's What To Know
Don't Fall For Automatic Withdrawal Scams: Here's What To Know The latest trick to drain your checking account doesn’t require your debit card. Just your bank and routing numbers.  Fraudsters posing as prize promoters or special-offer reps convince victims to “verify” account details, then use that information to pull money out—often again and again. Here’s what to know to spot these schemes and protect your money. What They Are These scams hinge on a criminal getting your bank account and routing numbers, often from a check image, a cold call, a mailed postcard, or a too-good-to-be-true email. The criminal then initiates unauthorized autom…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Business
Bad Google Results Could Cost You Hundreds, Study Finds: Here's How Bad Google Results Could Cost You Hundreds, Study Finds: Here's How
Bad Google Results Could Cost You Hundreds, Study Finds: Here's How Trusting Google's top results could cost you hundreds of dollars if you're looking for a new credit card, according to a new study. WalletHub released a study analyzing Google search result trends on Monday, Sept. 8. The personal finance website said that following the first-page recommendations for "best 0 APR credit cards" can cost consumers up to $616 compared to the best deal available. The study looked at the top credit card recommended by each site on Google's first page and weighed the cards against the actual best 0% APR card on the market. "Google results have gone so fa…

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by Chris Spiker
Newark, NJ
Business
NJ Spends Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds NJ Spends Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds
NJ Spends Least On Hair Care In Nation, New Study Finds The rising cost of a haircut is hitting wallets harder in some Northeast states than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Hair Care on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The personal finance website compared the average price of men's barbershop visits and women's salon services in all 50 states to median household incomes. The study found Pennsylvanians spend about 1.42% of their income on hair care, ranking 11th nationwide. New York followed close behind at 17th (1.34%), while Massachusetts placed 20th (1.31%). …

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by Chris Spiker
Toms River, NJ
News
Toms River Worker Discovers $1.8M Jackpot Win During Virtual Meeting: 'I Am Still In Shock' Toms River Worker Discovers $1.8M Jackpot Win During Virtual Meeting: 'I Am Still In Shock'
Toms River Worker Discovers $1.8M Jackpot Win During Virtual Meeting: 'I Am Still In Shock' A routine day at the office turned into a life-changing moment for a Toms River resident who discovered they had won a nearly $2 million New Jersey Lottery jackpot—while checking emails during a virtual meeting. The Jersey Cash 5 player hit the $1,883,824 jackpot on Friday, Dec. 6, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The winning ticket was purchased at the Silverton Super Buy Rite on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. The anonymous winner matched all five numbers—7, 21, 28, 31, and 38. The XTRA number was 2 and the Bullseye number was 31.  The winner, who plays occ…

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by Chris Spiker
Hebron-Marlborough, CT
Schools
Marlborough Woman Stole $40K From CT High School For Amazon Shopping Sprees: Cops Marlborough Woman Stole $40K From CT High School For Amazon Shopping Sprees: Cops
Marlborough Woman Stole $40K From CT High School For Amazon Shopping Sprees: Cops Police are accusing a secretary at a Connecticut high school of using the administration's Amazon account to spend more than $40,000 over five years on gifts for herself and other employees at the Tolland County school, authorities said.  Christine Vardanian, age 56, of Marlborough in Hartford County, is charged with first-degree larceny, Connecticut State Police said on Wednesday, Oct. 23. She was later released after posting a $5,000 bail, authorities said.  Vardanian worked as a secretary at RHAM High School and had access to the district's Amazon account. School officials beca…

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by Josh Lanier
Pittsfield, MA
News
$1M Lottery Win: Western Mass Woman Lands Jackpot Thanks To Lucky Spot In Line $1M Lottery Win: Western Mass Woman Lands Jackpot Thanks To Lucky Spot In Line
$1M Lottery Win: Western Mass Woman Lands Jackpot Thanks To Lucky Spot In Line A Berkshire County woman is no longer just dreaming of a tropical vacation to escape the frigid winner. She's ready to book her ticket after winning $1 million in the state lottery.  Marcia Paris of Lanesborough won the seven-figure jackpot playing the "300X" $30 scratch-off game. Paris said her dad and the person ahead of her in line at a convenience store both purchased "300X" tickets before she bought hers.  Paris chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She plans to use that money to build cabins on her property and take a …

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by Josh Lanier
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
This Locale Is NY's Lone Representative In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List This Locale Is NY's Lone Representative In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List
This Locale Is NY's Lone Representative In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List New Yorkers searching for the sweet life need look no further than this Long Island locale, according to a new ranking from Money magazine.  On its list of the 50 best places to live in the United States, Glen Cove on Nassau County’s North Shore was ranked No. 37, the only New York locale to make the cut. To come up with its ranking, Money looked at several factors that matter most to people, including cost of living, diversity, economic opportunity, and education. Researchers also factored in health and safety, the housing market, income and personal finance, fun and amenities, …

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by Michael Mashburn
Springfield, MA
News
COVID-19: How Americans Reduced Personal Credit Card Debt By $83 Billion In 2020 COVID-19: How Americans Reduced Personal Credit Card Debt By $83 Billion In 2020
Covid-19: How Americans Reduced Personal Credit Card Debt By $83 Billion In 2020 Many Americans have used downtime and stimulus payments from the fed to reduce their personal credit card debt. Citizens paid off or otherwise got rid of $82.9 billion in credit card debt in 2020, according to WalletHub, which cited the Federal Reserve. This is a huge reversal in the last 10 years of U.S. credit card trends. Typically, Americans added $54.2 billion to the national credit card debt per year. Still, a lot of debt remains. U.S. consumers owe a collective $1 trillion to credit card companies, WalletHub said. The average household credit card debt is a little over $8,000 - whi…

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by Kristin Palpini
Teaneck, NJ
Business
Mark Cuban Joins Teaneck's Charles Payne For TV Town Hall Q&A With Consumers Mark Cuban Joins Teaneck's Charles Payne For TV Town Hall Q&A With Consumers
Mark Cuban Joins Teaneck's Charles Payne For TV Town Hall Q&A With Consumers Teaneck’s Charles Payne will host a virtual town hall focusing on personal finance amid the coronavirus pandemic and featuring an extensive interview with Mark Cuban. The one-hour Fox Business Network event, “America Works Together,” begins at 2 p.m. April 23. Various business experts will join Payne and Cuban -- the billionaire “Shark Tank” star who owns the Dallas Mavericks basketball team -- in discussing how COVID-19 has affected Americans financially and what they can do to deal with the impact. It will be the second virtual town hall for FBN and Payne during the pandemic, following a…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bridgeport, CT
Business
Ace Your Student Loans With These Helpful Tips From Laurel Road Ace Your Student Loans With These Helpful Tips From Laurel Road
Ace Your Student Loans With These Helpful Tips From Laurel Road As the old saying goes, nothing pays quite like a college degree. In fact, studies show that college graduates out-earn degree-less peers at almost every stage in their lives, reinforcing the value of continuing education. However, the cost of college does not come cheap, often straddling new earners with potentially dangerous student debt. Thankfully for those currently repaying their student loans, the lending experts at Laurel Road are here to help. Upon graduating from college, students should inquire about the grace period on their upcoming loans. Grace periods typically last anywhere …

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Content Partner: Laurel Road
Bergenfield, NJ
Lifestyle
How To Create A Healthy Budget For You And Your Family How To Create A Healthy Budget For You And Your Family
How To Create A Healthy Budget For You And Your Family Today's world is one of immediate gratification. Everyone wants what they desire faster and easier. Efficient financial management can help you meet your personal financial objectives within your means. These tips will help to enhance your personal finance efforts. Step 1: Pay Yourself First • It is an excellent practice to make sure the first one paid is yourself. That is to say, you should allocate at least some amount, however small it may be, to regular and consistent savings so as to build up a cash reserve for emergencies and save for retirement. Step 2: Classify Your Expenses • St…

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Content Partner: Oritani Bank
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice
Can't Afford Your Wedding? Paramus Financial Planner Has Simple Advice Love might be priceless -- but certainly not the wedding. If you can't afford to get hitched right now, Paramus financial planner Jim Shagawat has simple advice: Extend the date. Shagawat says it's more common lately to see parents help their children pay for the wedding fees, but it still ends up denting everyone's wallet, according to a New York Times article. “A wedding is a depreciating asset,” Shagawat says in the story. “You don’t want a wedding to jeopardize your retirement or long-term success.” The average cost of a wedding in North Jersey is $51,287 -- the third most expensive l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
Business
Want To Stick To Your Budget? Oritani Bank Shares 4 Must-Follow Tips Want To Stick To Your Budget? Oritani Bank Shares 4 Must-Follow Tips
Want To Stick To Your Budget? Oritani Bank Shares 4 Must-Follow Tips TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. -- Setting a budget and sticking to it doesn't have to be a frightening experience. "Although most people find the topic of money and finance uncomfortable, with a little bit of planning and expert help, you can control exactly where your money goes," said Carmela Pascarella, branch manager of the Washington Township branch of Oritani Bank. "Instead of avoiding bank statements and wondering if you have enough money to cover each purchase, setting an accurate budget can help you determine when and where to spend your money." To help simplify s…

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Content Partner: Oritani Bank