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Admissions Abridged
My very first job in admissions was while I was still an undergraduate myself as a tour guide. Very early on they indoctrinated us with some tricks of the trade. It’s a dining hall, not a cafeteria. A residence hall, not a dorm. If you have to divulge some negative bit of information, sandwich it between two positives. There were instructions for glossing over the party scene and reassuring nervous moms about campus safety. Although I already loved my school they did their best to ensure that visiting ...
AtlantiCast
On this week’s AtlantiCast, you’ll find out how accessing care at Atlantic Health System is now easier, more affordable and closer to home than ever, learn which item from the produce aisle could be the newest weapon against cancer, see what Atlantic Health System, the New York Times and Instagram all have in common and much more.
Atlantic View at Overlook Medical Center
Carotid artery dissection. It’s one of the most common causes of stroke in younger adults. And while you might not associate the word “stroke” with younger patients, the condition – if not treated immediately – could lead to paralysis and even death. Lindsey Singh can attest to the importance of immediacy. The 31-year-old mother of two from Flanders experienced vision disturbances in her right eye during a spin class on April 7, 2017. “I knew right away something wasn’t right,” says ...
Dad in the Box
How much wood wouldn’t a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck woodn’t? Enough already. I get it. It is an easy mistake to make, misusing would and wouldn’t. It happens to me all the time. “Honey, when I said I didn’t see any reason why I would go to the ballet, I meant to say I couldn’t see any reason why I wouldn’t go to the ballet. It’s not that I wouldn’t go to the ballet, I would. But there is a poker ...
Eye On Money
BASKING RIDGE, NJ- "Eye-On-Money" is the seasonal wealth management newsletter from Wealth Financial Partners,LLC,. EOM tackles the full range of Our clients' concerns about growing, preserving, and transferring wealth. Three Ways To Get Your Federal Student Loans Forgiven (May/June 2016 Eye on Money p.2) Teach for Five Years in a low-income elementary of secondary school. ...
Finance Decoded
Do you want access to money from your retirement accounts but aren't sure of the real costs involved? Most retirement accounts have a set age requirement you must reach before making penalty-free income distributions, which is usually 59.5 but can sometimes be as early as age 50. If you decide to access your accounts earlier, you could face penalties ranging from 10%-25%, which is not even considering the income taxes you will also owe. Follow these five easy steps to avoid the 10% Penalty: 1.Check the age of the IRA owner; ...
The Hyperlocal Consultant
Facebook recently announced it will be changing its feed and algorithms so that news from publishers and posts from businesses will be relegated in favor of posts about your neighbor’s cat. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Facebook is making these changes because he is concerned about his legacy and that of the company he founded. If Mark Zuckerberg is truly worried about his legacy and that of Facebook, casting legitimate news publishers and businesses into the abyss will only further tarnish ...
The Mommy's Review
Corre, no camines (that’s “run, don’t walk!”) to see Coco, the newest animated feature film from Pixar Animation Studios/Disney. This beautiful movie is something that families will cherish seeing together. Like Moana last year, I took my family (ages 7 to 70+) to see Coco over Thanksgiving weekend, and everyone was delighted by the splendor of this wonderful cinematic experience. Coco tells the story of a young boy named Miguel who yearns to be a musician, although he comes from a long line of shoemakers who not ...
Timely Tax Tips
BASKING RIDGE, NJ-T he Sandwich Generation: 6 Key Tips to Follow as You Juggle Your Own Retirement Planning Life can get hectic, especially when you’re trying to balance raising your children and caring for your aging parents. Finding the time to plan for your retirement may seem impossible, but it’s crucial to make plans today for your financial future. How much should you be contributing to your retirement accounts? Should you consider a Roth IRA rollover? What if you need to tap into your retirement funds earlier ...