Not becoming stressed out, and remaining focused and calm can be hard for college students during midterm week. As the month of March begins college students will begin to schedule study times, exam times, and tutoring sessions due to midterms. Midterm exams can be a very stressful time for students, knowing that they have to […]
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TIP: Preparing to Move
Moving is known to be a very stressful time. Whether you are moving into a new house, apartment, condo, college dorm room, or a new office it is crucial to not stress out and become overwhelmed during the process. Here are some tips to remember while moving: It is okay to throw things out. Often […]
TIP: Students Waiting for College Acceptances
Senior year of high school can be a stressful time for students. Deciding on whether you want to enter the workforce or continue your education can be very stressful. As March and April quickly approach, students all over New Jersey are patiently waiting and hoping that they will receive that college acceptance letter in the […]
TIP: Flu Season
Incase you didn’t know, the flu is a very bad sickness that is infesting people all over the country right now, and especially here in New Jersey. It is being reported that this year has been the worst year with regard to the Flu. The Emergency room and doctor visits are reaching record highs. The […]
TIP: Travel Plans
As the school’s spring break quickly approach, and as you want to get out of the winter quickly it is important to keep somethings in mind when you are thinking about planning a vacation. No matter where you travel it is important to be a smart consumer during your selection process. Planning a vacation can […]
TIP: Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
This week, January 28 through February 2, is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. This is a campaign organized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to spread awareness on IRS imposter scams and identity theft, with relation to taxes. This remains one of the top scams listed on the IRS “Dirty Dozen” list. What exactly is Tax […]
TIP: Caller ID Spoofing Scams
Caller ID lets consumers avoid unwanted phone calls by displaying caller names and phone numbers, but this feature isn’t always reliable. Scammers are now using fake caller ID information to trick you into thinking they are someone local, someone you trust (like a government agency or police department), or a company you do business with (like […]
TIP: Keep Your Pipes From Freezing
Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. When a house’s water pipes freeze, the situation is not as simple as calling […]
TIP: Gift Cards for Bail Scam
Recently scammers have been disguising themselves as a family member in trouble, and asking for giftcards to bail themselves out of jail. They use the excuse that they are sick, or have a cough so that the voice may sound different than what is familiar. They then attempt to explain that they had been in […]
TIP: Protecting Your Pet’s Paws From Ice Salt
During the winter, it is common for residents and municipalities to use salt to melt ice in their driveways and roadways. However, for those of you that are pet owners, you must use caution when doing so. The salt that is used to melt ice usually contains dangerous chemicals, such as sodium chloride or calcium chloride. Both chemicals are harmful to pets, specifically […]