Here are a few tips from Car Care Council to help keep your car in tact during the winter weather: 1) Keep the gas tank at least half full; this decreases the chance of moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing. 2) Check the tire pressure, including the spare, as tires can lose […]
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SCAM ALERT: American Express ‘Primary Cardmember Message’ Phishing
According to this email, which purports to be from credit card provider American Express, errors were encountered during a recent security analysis. The email, which has the subject line, “A concern that requires your action”, and is addressed to the “Primary Cardmember” claims that you need to confirm your account information by opening an attached file. However, […]
TIP: How to Handle a Product Recall
From contaminated vegetables to mislabeled medication, product recalls are all too common in today’s retail environment. But many people don’t know what to do if something they’ve purchased has been recalled. What is a recall? According to Investopedia, “A product recall is the process of retrieving defective and/or potentially unsafe goods from consumers while providing those consumers with […]
TIP: Help avoid online order slow- or no-shows
In our time, most shopping is done completely online. It’s so convenient and with services like AmazonPrime your packages come straight to your door in two days or less! But have you ever ordered a package that came late, or just never came at all? Not only is it frustrating, but it’s unfair to you […]
6 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
It’s not too late to get gifts for even the most difficult-to-please people in your life The clock is ticking on holiday gift shopping. If you’re procrastinating because you have no idea what to buy or you just haven’t had the time to shop, don’t panic. It’s easier than ever to buy gifts at the […]
IN THE NEWS: Assembly GOP react on social media to Murphy considering more tax increases
Read the full story at: NJAssemblyRepublicans.com “Trenton Democrats are a threat to state finances and taxpayers,” wrote Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney (R-Bergen). “In 17 years of them writing budgets taxes and spending have increased by $15 billion! And they want to raise taxes again. Doing more harm than good.”
Assembly Approves Rooney Bill Expanding Pool of Certified Nurse Aides
By Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney - District 40 on December 17, 2018 in Consumer Tips, News, Press Releases
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney allowing prior work experience to be considered for out-of-state certified nurse aides who want to practice in New Jersey was approved today by the Assembly. The legislation (A2442) codifies state Health Department regulations providing reciprocity for CNAs while also considering work experience. “Programs from other […]
TIP: Realtors offer tips for a safe holiday season
Read the full story at: MercuryNews.com To help keep your family and your home safe and secure during the holiday season, the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors shares the following tips from various sources, including the National Safety Council and the National Fire Protection Association: When putting up decorations make sure you use a sturdy […]
TIP: Top 10 Tips For Disney World At Christmas & Thanksgiving
November and December are such an amazing time to visit Walt Disney World because of all the beautiful decorations but Thanksgiving week and Christmas though New Years get the highest crowds of the whole year – so high that the parks sometimes close to capacity. We’ve compiled some of our best tips to help manage […]
TIP: 12 Tips for Safer Holiday Home Decorating
The year-end holidays can be a time for beautiful home decorations, so it is important to stay safe while stringing up festive lights and other holiday decorating activities. Read more at: consumerreports.org 1. Check for freshness when buying a live Christmas tree. A fresh tree is green, its needles are hard to pull from branches, […]