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Five Ways to Enjoy Summer in Bergen County on a Budget

Whether your idea of fun is good food, a night out, the outdoors, loud music, or a day filled with excitement, Bergen County has it all! And, even better news: you don’t have to spend a lot of money to … Continue reading

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Set Yourself Up for Financial Success in 2018

“No one’s ever achieved financial fitness with a January resolution that’s abandoned by February.” ―Suze Orman. While a lucky few may have transcended this proverbial warning, by and large, it’s a pretty good rule of thumb. According to the Stress in … Continue reading

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How to Stretch Your Vacation Dollar

Multiple sources report that August is the second most popular month for vacations. This means that, right now, many people are anxiously awaiting their final, and maybe only vacation of the summer. If you are among them, your trip has … Continue reading

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Don’t Worry, Be “Appy”: Shopping Apps to Help You Save

Regardless of the topic at hand, as the ubiquitous, Apple®-coined catchphrase goes, you can be almost certain that “There’s an app for that™.” Savings is no exception! These four apps each offer convenient ways to save money, not to mention … Continue reading

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Creating and Managing a Budget Ahead of the Holidays: Part I

It’s easy to go overboard with spending any time of year, but especially during the holidays. Creating a budget seems fairly simple, but between gift-buying, holiday parties, travel, charity donations, and unforeseen expenses, sticking to it may seem like Mission … Continue reading

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