On Monday, November 16, the Hope Chest Thrift Store at 26 Prospect Street in Westfield will welcome in the Christmas season with a wonderful array of new and used holiday items. There will be wonderful toys to brighten a child’s Christmas morning and holiday gifts to be shared with friends and famil...

Why it is important for you to know Individually, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia are the two most common sleep disorders. Together, known as COMISA (Co morbid insomnia and sleep apnea) they afflict an even larger population. Both OSA and insomnia include nocturnal sleep disturbances and impair...

The upcoming election is, of course, big news. But there’s more than one way to look at it. As a citizen and voter, you have your own preferences about the issues and the candidates. But as an investor, should you be rooting for any particular outcome? You might be surprised at how a major event can...

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...