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How to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Powerball Jackpot

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:00 +0000

Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot has surged to $550 million, making it the 3rd largest in jackpot history. So how can you increase your chances of winning? Well, listen, I think if any of us really knew the answer to that, we’d be sitting on an island somewhere using dollar bills as kindling. However, in a game [...]

NJ Prom Costs Higher Than Average [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:51:11 +0000

We all know going to prom is a right of passage for high school seniors across the country, but the cost is becoming a huge burden — mostly for parents. The national average cost of going to prom? $1,139. In New Jersey, it’s more like $1,528. It’s not just the dress that’s costing so much [...]

What Does the New $100 Dollar Bill Look Like? [PHOTO]

Matt Ryan — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:39:41 +0000

Meet the new Benjamin. Starting October 8 a new $100 bill is going into circulation with a wide array of new security features. The new note is aimed at combating counterfeiters, including a blue, 3-D security ribbon on the front of the bill that moves when the note is tilted back and forth and side [...]

The Price of this Has Gone Up 49% Over the Past Year

Matt Ryan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:51:01 +0000

Are you the smartest person at the Jersey Shore? Listen weekday afternoons at 5:20 for Matt Ryan’s Nearly Impossible Question. This week’s winners score a $50 gift card to The White Sands in Point Pleasant! The price of this has gone up 49% over the past year. What is it? Most popular guess: Milk Answer: [...]

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Monmouth County

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:15:30 +0000

Someone in Monmouth County bought a winning Powerball lottery ticket…was it you? The ticket from Saturday night’s Powerball drawing matched 5 numbers, and is worth $1 million. It was sold at the Soda King in the Yorktowne Plaza on Gordons Corner Rd. in Manalapan. (Right around the corner from my gym…I KNEW I should have [...]

Settlement Means Facebook Could Owe You Money

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:19:35 +0000

You know those spammy e-mails telling you about how you’ve won a huge cash settlement? You may have recently ignored one from Facebook, thinking it was fake…but they could really owe you money! Is it millions? No. It’s barely enough to buy lunch, to be honest, but hey, who would turn down a free lunch? [...]

How to Save Money on Your Property Taxes in NJ

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:28:58 +0000

Property taxes are notoriously high in New Jersey, with the state average close to $8,000. So how can you save some of your hard earned cash? In my hometown of Marlboro, where the average property tax bill is $9,600, the township rolled out a rewards program, complete with a plastic key tag, that encourages people [...]

Unclaimed Lottery Ticket Sold in Monmouth County

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:40:02 +0000

Someone out there bought a winning lottery ticket in Monmouth County worth $250,000…was it you? The ticket was purchased for the December 27, 2011 drawing at Street Corner News kiosk in the Monmouth Mall. The ticket expires after one year, giving its owner just a few more weeks to claim the cash. It was a [...]

The Cost of Hurricane Sandy Recovery [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:51:25 +0000

President Obama is expected to ask Congress for $50 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid. That sounds great...until you realize that the governors of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have asked for $82 billion in relief aid.

So who should foot the bill?

Starbucks Debuts Most Expensive Coffee Yet

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:28:00 +0000

There’s always been a bit of a running joke about Starbucks coffee…people say that consumers pay $5 a cup for the same brew that costs $1 down the street. In reality, Starbucks regular brewed coffee is about $2 for a grande (medium) size. Until now. They have debuted Costa Rica Finca Palmilera from their ‘reserve’ [...]

Powerball Jackpot Win Creates Endless Possibilities

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:49:30 +0000

$500 million. That’s what’s up for grabs in tomorrow night’s Powerball lottery drawing, the second largest in U.S. history. With odds of winning around 175 million to 1, obviously the best part about playing the lottery is fantasizing about how you’d spend the cash. Considering what we went through a month ago, that windfall might [...]

Where is the Cheapest Gas at the Jersey Shore?

Matt Ryan — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:31:55 +0000

Gas prices are dropping and could plunge another 50 cents by next month. We want to know where you find the cheapest gas. Plus, bookmark this page for an awesome resource to help you find the lowest prices at the pump.Experts are saying that we could see gas at $3.35 a gallon or lower by [...]

The World's Most Expensive Cocktail

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:26:07 +0000

What recession? The world’s priciest cocktail has been mixed up, so what’s in the drink with an $8800 price tag? ‘Salvatore’s Legacy,’ created by mixologist Salvatore Calabrese at London’s Playboy Club, consists of Clos de Griffier Vieux Cognac from 1788, Kummel Liqueur from 1770, Dubb Orange Curacao from 1860 and two dashes of Angostura Bitters [...]

New Jersey Named Among Richest States

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:00:41 +0000

24/7 Wall St. has compiled a least of the richest and poorest states in the country based on median household income. So where does New Jersey rank? New Jersey is 3rd on the richest states list, with a median household income of $67,458. We’re behind only Alaska ($67,825 – so close!) and Maryland ($70,004). Connecticut [...]

The Jersey Shore Has the Highest Paid…

Matt Ryan — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:03:17 +0000

You were lucky to make $20 by the end of the day doing this as recently as 15-20 years ago. Now, people at the Jersey Shore in this profession are making more money doing this job than anywhere else in the country. Parents in the Northeast are paying the highest rates for babysitters in the [...]

Heat Wave Burning Through New Jersey Wallets — Tips to Save Cash

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:41:15 +0000

It’s summertime at the Jersey Shore, and of course we expect it to be hot this time of year. Have you noticed your wallet sweating right along with you? We have some tips to help. With our third heat wave of the summer upon us, this is the 16th day in Jersey with temperatures above [...]

Casino Game Casts Players in a Bad Light

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:30:39 +0000

Every time I go to Atlantic City (a few times a year), the first thing people ask when I come home is, “So, how’d ya do?” No matter what I answer, the next question is, “What were you playing?” When I answer THAT question, I have to mentally prepare myself for what comes next. Why [...]

What Would You Do in This Situation?

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:19:14 +0000

Kelly in Middletown called with a story about a bachelor party her boyfriend went to, but you’ll never believe what happened when he got there…and now Kelly wants your advice! Kelly’s boyfriend Mike was attending his buddy’s bachelor party in Atlantic City. The “party” was actually a long weekend, lasting over several days. Mike attended [...]

What Could You Use A Little More Of In Your Life? [POLL]

Lou Russo — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:55:10 +0000

We’re all too busy. We could all use a few extra bucks. We all work too many hours. When it comes down to it though, what is the thing you need more of the most? Is it money? Wouldn’t it be great to have a little extra cash to pay some bills or buy something [...]

Would You Wait in Line to Save a Few Cents at the Pump?

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:14:43 +0000

Like everyone, I hate paying for gas. I will drive out of the way for a cheaper price. Yesterday’s experience was a little extreme. Using my GasBuddy app, I realized that while most of the stations near my house in Marlboro were charging in the range of $3.39-$3.49 for regular (cash)…there was one station charging [...]