According to Veteran Care Services in Lakewood, New Jersey, The VA budget got its’ largest ever budget increase. The $217 billion budget for VA operations is more than a 9% boost for the agency. Three-fifths of the budget consists of mandatory spending on medical benefits and disabil- ity with $92 billion going towards discretionary spending, … Continued

According to the US Census Bureau, the Median household income for the United States and 14 states increased significantly in 2018 from the previous year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released. The 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) shows that median household income rose between 2017 and 2018 for 10 of the 25 most populous … Continued

By YMCA of Greater Monmouth County February is American Heart Month, and as a leading community-based organization committed to improving the nation’s health, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County urges everyone in the community to get a blood pressure screening. High blood pressure is often referred to as “The Silent Killer” because there are typically … Continued

BY John Buzzuro Obviously, the easy way to avoid being pulled over is to refrain from violating any traffic violations. However, in my practice, I have recently seen a number of people pulled over for reasons other than moving violations under the traffic code. Because the first defense for attorneys in representing individuals in municipal … Continued

As you talk to your kids about money, when you talk to them is less important than how you talk to them. When you take into consideration where your children are in their financial development, you can talk to them about important events and build skills they’ll use later in life. Some topics may be … Continued

To recreate the hotel-feel at home, start with a mini bed makeover. It is simple to get the hotel worthy bedroom we all desire. It is a hotelier secret called triple sheeting. “Triple sheeting is a fancy hotelier trick that involves layering a thin blanket or comforter between two starched sheets.” Not only does this … Continued

Serves 1 person. Slice into chips, cut into breadsticks, or top with your favorite sauce and toppings to make pizza. INGREDIENTS •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese •1 tablespoon cream cheese•1 large egg, beaten•1⁄4 cup almond flour. •2 cloves garlic, minced•1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano•1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme•1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced •Salt and pepper, to taste … Continued

Makes: 6 Wraps Rolled up in a whole-wheat tortilla are avocado, white beans, lettuce, and shredded purple cabbage that pack a powerful purple punch in this delicious vegetarian wrap. Ingredients 1 teaspoon lemon zest (make zest from juiced lemon) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon, juiced 2 cups Canned low-sodium great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1⁄2 cup … Continued

The potential benefits of vaccines are twofold: In addition to directly protecting those who get the vaccine, they also protect those who don’t. The latter, a phenomenon called herd immunity, occurs as more and more people get vaccinated, further restricting the ease with which the disease-causing germ can spread. Now a new study suggests that … Continued

By Nicole Iuzzolino Throughout the years, body fat has been given a bad reputation. It is riddled with negative connotations, and many think it lacks anything positive. However, what many do not know is that not all body fat is bad at all, and it can actually be good for your health. Here are 5 … Continued