The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others. Consider this: Among those investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their fina...

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...

As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers. And now, early in 2022, we’re still seeing elevated prices. As a consumer, you may need to adjust your activities somewhat, but as an investor, how should you respond to inflation? First, it helps to know...

What buyers and sellers should consider now? Inflation is when the dollars in your wallet lose their purchasing power — either because the money supply has dramatically increased or because prices have surged or both. The word INFLATION, an economic phenomenon that has a nasty reputation, is current...

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...

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...

Would you prefer the fields behind Edison Middle School be replaced with ARTIFICIAL TURF or NATURAL GRASS TURF? The Westfield, NJ Edison Field Project is poised to replace most of the grass behind the Edison Middle School with synthetic turf. The plan was developed without a comparison of the health...

Tropical storm Ida made its mark on much of the east coast and has been viewed as one of the deadliest storms to hit NJ. Many homeowners who never experienced flooding issues in the past were suddenly caught off guard and inundated with water in their homes, costing many residents significant losses...

Jacqueline Davidson Kopito has written a fiction book for tweens (ages 8-12) called “TWINTASTIC” which is now available on Amazon. Jacqueline, a 1986 graduate of Westfield High School, now lives in Short Hills with her husband and two sons. Her website is jacquelineKopito.com. The book blurb is as f...

Come visit the FUMC Pumpkin Patch and choose from over 1,700 pumpkins to buy your perfect pumpkin! All proceeds go to local feeding ministries. First United Methodist Church of Westfield on 1 East Broad Street, Westfield (parking accessible from Ferris Place). Pumpkin patch: Monday – Friday from 2 p...