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The taxing side of refinance
A good refinance will save you money in the long run, but be ready to pay slightly more when you file your taxes I f you’ve refinanced lately, congratulations. You’ve undergone the tough scrutiny of a mortgage lender and have been rewarded with a lower monthly mortgage bill. Come April, though, you may wonder if…
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Jumbos: No longer a big problem
The jumbo loan market is growing, and that’s good news for everyone By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features I n the wake of the credit crisis, the rich were no different from everyone else. Getting a mortgage “was tough for everyone,” remembers Frank Donnelly, president of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Now,…
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Disney on Ice’s ‘Treasure Trove’: A story for every generation
Disney On Ice’s “Treasure Trove” opens the Disney vault with tales spanning from the first animated film to the 50th All are invited to hit the ice with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they embark on a treasure hunt for some of the most popular Disney films. Audiences will experience a medley…
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IN THE NEWS
On school security, 1 size may not fit all districts MARK ROSMAN I t does not take a lot of deep thought on my part to say I believe that one of the big stories early in 2013 will be security at our local schools. Following the murders of 26 people at the Sandy Hook…
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datebook
The Expressions and Reflections 10th annual recital, hosted by Judie Jensen, will take place at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, 5 Dawson Court, Millstone Township. The recital will showcase the musical talent of Jensen’s students in piano, guitar and voice. Tickets will be available to the public at the…
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A family movie afternoon will be offered at 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St. Open to all ages. Details: 609-259-7565. Make a snowman tube sock craft at 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St. Decorate a clean white sock snowperson craft filled…
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Scott E. Smith
Mr. Smith, 57, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township, died Dec. 24, 2012. He graduated from Hartwick College, Oneonta, N.Y., with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. He was employed at several large banks, including Bank of America, Chase, Citibank and Chemical. In his spare time, Mr. Smith coached soccer for his…
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Bills would mandate fire sprinklers in new residences
I n Lakewood, more than 65 firefighters battled flames on the evening of Dec. 13, 2012, that consumed a multi-story home. Luckily, the family, which was home when the fire started, escaped without harm. First responders cited newer building materials such as vinyl siding as a cause for the accelerated burn and total destruction of…
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