Moving

You're likely familiar with the U.S. Census Bureau and its once-in-a-decade population count, which determines House of Representative seats. Yet, what many of us overlook is their annual work – conducting over a hundred surveys, sifting through the latest facts about America's people, places, and economy. In the...

Yes, the people can be nice!

New survey shows NJ is unaffordable for retirees and most want to get out

You hear it all of the time. "I hate this state." "I can't wait to move out of Jersey." Some, however, actually walk the walk and walk right out of the Garden State for a better life.

New Jersey has topped the list of most moved from states for the third year in a row! Why does this keep happening?

The NJWMA is announcing that Tracy Brito Denora of Toms River will become their new Executive Director and in doing so she will be the first woman to lead the Association as its Executive Director.

My one friend has just moved here from Pittsburgh and she only knows a couple of people. I know how scary it can be to move to a new place so I'm doing what I can to help. When I first moved to a new place, a girlfriend hosted a tea party at her place so I could meet some of her friends. They soon became my friends so last night I held a dinner party so MB could meet some other neighborhood women. I have to acknowledge the awesomeness of my friends who are welcoming MB with open arms. Within minutes, everyone who meets her is offering job leads and exchanging LinkedIn information. They're truly willing to help someone they hardly know. I'm so touched by that! They're acting like any friend of mine is a friend of theirs and that's a beautiful thing. Do you have a story about a friend really coming through for you? Or do you want to give a shout out to a pal who's always there when you need her/him? Please do so in the Comments section.

Is there a city or town besides Ocean County that feels like home to you. In other words, do you ever dream of retiring in a different locale? When travelling, have you discovered a place that just FEELS really right to you? A place you could envision yourself living?

My friends who live in North Jersey just purchased a home in Texas.  They are employed, in their 50s, and take advantage of all the cultural and culinary experiences that are available where they live and in New York City.  So why are they moving to Texas...

I don't know about you, but I hate moving. I really hate it. I hate it with a passion. I hate packing. I have lifting boxes. I hate playing Tetris to get the most room out of a truck. I hate figuring out which boxes belong in which rooms. I hate unpacking. If you haven't guessed yet, I really, really don't like moving. So this video is great for when you can't avoid moving, but need some tips to m