By Lauren Kolacki Moving to a new home could affect your family in many ways including your money situation. Here are tips to help you adapt the conversation so that your preschooler, preteen, or teenager gains money skills from the conversation that can help them later. If you are moving to a new place, it … 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
Are you a photo buff? Do you love taking pictures everywhere you go? Perhaps you have a favorite one that you would like to share? We want your pictures for our photo of the month section. You can send photos to the following email: crescent671@gmail.com Include your name and a description of the photo. If … Continued
According to Psychology Today, adults who have a strong belief in a higher power or a sense that there is a higher being often live healthier lives. Many feel a need to believe in something greater than ourselves. Whether it is religion- based spirituality, faith in nature, or a deep sense of philosophy, many are … Continued
Encore Entrepreneurs are older individuals who have chosen to start their own businesses and enter a new career. This type of Entrepreneur is quickly growing to be the largest group of entrepreneurs in the entire United States. According to Forbes, Americans aged 55-64 start new businesses at a higher rate than any other age group. … Continued
By Linda Mundie, Vince president CCNJ How can you start living with more gratitude? First, make it a point to be more aware of what you have. Take an inventory of even the smallest things in your life that you are grateful for. Think of something you might take for granted—the dinner on your plate … Continued
Baby boomers have changed the face of the U.S. population for more than 70 years and continue to do so as more enter their senior years, a demographic shift often referred to as a “gray tsunami.” Knowing about the number of people age 65 and older is important for tribal, local, state and federal lawmakers. … Continued
By John Buzzurro A statute of limitations is a timeframe or deadline within which one has to file a certain type of case. New Jersey has various statutes of limitations depending upon the type and nature of the case. For instance, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in the State of New … Continued
By Pam Teel Did you know a Coney Island sideshow actually was instrumental in saving thousands of premature babies’ lives? Coney Island, in the early 1900’s, featured all kinds of sideshows like the bearded ladies, the sword swallower, the world’s tallest man, and various other freak shows. Amongst these shows was an exhibit of tiny … Continued
By Pam Teel Timothy Rohrer had a dream that he wanted to be like Martin Luther King, only to be the voice for people with disabilities. If you recall last January’s article in The Millstone Times, “Tim’s Story,” Tim discussed how hard it was for him, diagnosed with autism at age seven, to fit in … Continued