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Father's Day Spending Rises Slightly [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:41 +0000

With Father's Day coming up this weekend, a new survey finds spending for dear ol' dad up slightly this year with a new wrinkle.

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What Do You Have More of Than You Really Need?

Justin Louis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:50:02 +0000

There are things we need and there are things we want. There are also those things in between that you don't really need, you don't want all that badly, but you still stock up on.

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Giving Your Zip Code Could Lead To Junk Mail [POLL/AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:23:00 +0000

Many stores routinely ask for your zip code when you buy something, but what happens with that info?

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Marlboro Gives Property Tax Break For Shopping [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:41:39 +0000

Marlboro residents are getting a break on their property taxes as long as they shop at local stores.

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Valentine's Day Consumers Remain Cautious [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:20 +0000

Love is in the air, but consumers aren't quite ready to shell out the big bucks for their loved ones.

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Ocean County Business Wishes – Your Votes [Followup]

Justin Louis — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:22:14 +0000

Earlier this week, I asked you what businesses would you like to see come to Ocean County? After over 3 dozen responses, we got some great votes. Let's take a look at the leaders so far:

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What Businesses Would You Like to See Come to Ocean County?

Justin Louis — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:54:25 +0000

Ocean County has a lot to offer - from restaurants to stores, spas to entertainment, there are a lot of choices here. But what would you like to see nearby that isn't here right now?

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Are Your Favorite Food Products Being Faked?

Justin Louis — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:04:31 +0000

When we go to the grocery store and buy olive oil, we expect it to be...well, oil made from olives. Honey? Same thing there, why would it be anything but honey? But a new report is suggesting that food fraud may be more prevalent than we realize.

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Is Saving a Parking Spot Unfair? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:06:10 +0000

Now that we're past the holidays, trying to find a parking spot at the Ocean County Mall or a popular store isn't as bad as it was, say, a month ago, but "the parking lot game", as a friend of mine calls is, is never fun. It can be stressful, and even dangerous.

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Seaside to Reopen for Business on Monday

Justin Louis — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:09:52 +0000

Fantastic news, Seaside Heights businesses will start reopening in just a few days. Here's the full statement from Seaside Heights:

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How Honest Are You? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:45:56 +0000

Holidays aren't cheap. Especially with all the gadgets high up on wish lists these days. But what would you do if you got over $2000 worth of gadgets by accident, would you fess up?

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Be Careful With Holiday Package Deliveries

Justin Louis — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:48:00 +0000

These days, many of us opt for online holiday shopping as opposed to battling the crowds at the malls and big box stores. With offers of free shipping and great sales, it's more enticing than ever to shop from the comfort of your home. But be careful when you decide where and how to have those goodies shipped.

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Residents Told To Stay Vigilant During Holidays [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:32:10 +0000

New Jersey officials are stepping up efforts to prevent a possible terror attack during the upcoming holiday season.

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Tell Us What You'd Like Us to Ask Amazon.com

Justin Louis — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:19:25 +0000

As the holidays are quickly approaching, a lot of us will be turning to online shopping to avoid the crowds at stores and to look for the best deals.

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Tell Us About Your Black Friday Wins

Justin Louis — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:28:13 +0000

"Black Friday". It's a day that strikes fear into the hearts of some and exhilarates others.

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It's Cyber Monday

Sue Moll — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:27:50 +0000

Today is the day where you can get the deals on-line. And some sites give you free shipping!

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Cyber Monday Expected to be Biggest Ever [POLL/AUDIO/VIDEO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:16:21 +0000

From free shipping to free gifts with purchase, online retailers are pulling out all the stops on this, Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.

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How About A Gift Card For That Special Someone? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:17:31 +0000

Shoppers this holiday season plan to spend more than ever on gift cards.

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Followup – Lady Gaga's Disney Short [Video]

Justin Louis — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:20:34 +0000

Yesterday we told you about the unlikely pairing of Lady Gaga and Disney. Well, if you're one of those who has to see it to believe it, we got ahold of the video of Gaga, Minnie Mouse, and company. Check it out:

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The Best Days To Shop This Holiday Season

Sue Moll — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:42:04 +0000

Are you more of an on-liner or a store shopper? Well if you're an in the store shopper like me...here are the days that are best for us to shop, according to ShopperTrak. It's based on the least amount of foot traffc in stores.

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