Year: 2026

You might think your urge to get out the mop and rubber gloves and give your life a scrub is just a local custom or a natural result of the warmer weather. But historians insist the cultural roots of spring cleaning go back thousands of years to springtime rituals practiced around the world. Psychologists claim the long popularity of the practice is down to its ability to improve your mood and mental health. Which means benefits of spring cleaning don’t just include just a cleaner garage or supply closet. A deep spring scrub might be just what you need to boost your focus and tackle your business with fresh energy.

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Geared toward keeping seniors in New Jersey during their golden years, Stay NJ is designed to offer property tax rebates to those 65 and older with incomes of up to $500,000. New Jersey residents may apply for Stay NJ using the PAS-1 application. Payments are calculated based on property tax bills as well as eligibility for ANCHOR and Senior Freeze. All seniors qualify for all three programs, but eligibility is determined by criteria such as household income and length of residence. Stay NJ checks are now being mailed to approximately 430,000 qualifying taxpayers who applied last year. The payments are to be distributed in quarterly installments at an average of approximately $637 for the first check. The first quarterly payment began rollout Feb. 9. The next quarterly payment is scheduled to be mailed in mid-May.

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Today’s medical alert systems have come a long way from a simple button worn around the neck to get help in a medical emergency while at home. While medical alert systems still offer in-home protection, modern devices do much more than that. These devices have evolved to support older adults’ health, communication, and independence. The right medical alert system can keep older adults independent at home with modern features, including protection anywhere you go, fall detection, connectivity to family through caregiver apps and tools, flexible device options, and other non-emergency services that support seniors’ life tasks. Below, we’ll explore some of the features of modern medical alert systems and how they help maintain an older adult’s independence as they age in place.

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I was named a Five Star Wealth Manager in NJ again in 2026! Only 5% of advisors were named this year and this marks my twelfth time winning the award. As in prior years, Five Star Professional partnered with New Jersey Monthly magazine and all award-winners were listed in a special section of the January issue.

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