Kelly Waldron
The Cost of Electric Is Soaring In The Garden State [AUDIO]
It’s costing more to run the electricity in your home these days. Over the past five years, electric bills have skyrocketed across the nation with the average household paying $1,419 in 2010.
Holiday Office Parties Making a Small Comeback [AUDIO]
The holiday office party is beginning to make a comeback, but the one-time elaborate affairs are being replaced by toned-down events.
Serving Up Dessert in a Morning Cereal Bowl [AUDIO]
Most parents wouldn’t think of giving their children dessert for breakfast, but the Environmental Working Group has found that many cereals that are marketed to children have more sugar than many junk food treats.
A one-cup serving of Honey Smacks cereal has more sugar than a Hostess Twinkie and a cup of Cap’n Crunch or Apple Jacks has more sugar than three Chips Ahoy cookies. Also on th
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A Surge In Young Nurses Eases Fears of Shortage [AUDIO]
Over the past ten years, there was a 62 percent increase in the number of young registered nurses according to the journal Health Affairs.
“The average age of a nurse in New Jersey is just under 50 and as we see those professionals retire in the next few years, we want to see qualified registered nurses step in,” said Pat Barnett, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association...
Gas Prices Continue To Fall [AUDIO]
If you’re pulling up to the gas pumps in New Jersey, you may notice that it takes less to fill your car.
Is It Just The Holiday Doldrums Or Depression? [AUDIO]
The holiday season is upon us and while it may be a joyous occasion for most, the celebration, good cheer and festivities can lead to anxiety and melancholy for some. But, how do you know when the typical holiday doldrums become clinical depression?
Companies Retore 401K Contributions [AUDIO]
They cut back on matching 401(k) contributions during the recession and now many employers are reinstating the practice.
Number Of Potential Black Friday Shoppers Up 6% Over 2010 [AUDIO]
There is only one Black Friday and apparently, shoppers this year are well aware of that fact.
Despite Jobs Market, Seasonal Hiring Outlook Is Looking Up [AUDIO]
The lackluster job market could get a boost from holiday hiring. Some analysts and employers are expecting seasonal payrolls to increase slightly more than was originally projected.