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Uh, what credit card?
Younger Americans, more so than any other group, are bypassing the plastic in their wallets Often, the first step to building a credit history is obtaining — and using — a credit card. Yet, some of the youngest American consumers are skipping that step. According to Bankrate.com’s August 2014 Financial Security Index, 63 percent of…
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Credit where credit’s due
New consumer-friendly changes to the FICO formula could bump your credit score, make it easier to obtain mortgage financing By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Smart borrowers know that a higher credit score can help them qualify for more desirable loans and lower interest rates. Now, the credit score most valued and used by lenders…
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SPORT SHORTS
Broken Record held on for a length and three-quarter victory in the $25,000 New Jersey Sire Stake – Green Acres Final, the first of two nonwagering races on Sept.18 at Freehold Raceway. The Ray Schnittker-trained and driven son of Muscles Yankee was a wire-to-wire winner in 2:00.1 in the 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings finals.…
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International tourney a positive experience for MacPherson
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Red Bank Regional High School’s Sam MacPherson plans on using everything he learned representing U.S. soccer internationally to help make the Buccaneers a better team this fall. MacPherson, a senior, played for the Region I U.S. Soccer Youth Olympic Development Program team that competed in an international tournament in Johannesburg,…
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Extra wait doesn’t hurt Bulldogs as they win their season-opener
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN R umson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s football team got off to a good start on Sept. 19, downing Matawan Regional High School in impressive fashion, 31-10. After waiting an extra week to start the season, the Bulldogs went right to work. Rumson-Fair Haven kicked off and quickly forced the…
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Brookdale men’s soccer team starting to find its stride
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College men’s soccer players (from right to left) Brendan Howley, Stefan Bard and Mike Commesso fight for the ball against Bergen County College’s Santiago Rivera during their match on Sept. 18. The Jersey Blues are starting to find their way and have a 3-4-1 record so far this…
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Key to cooking with pumpkins
A utumn is ripe with vibrant colors and scenery. One of the more vivid sights this time of year are the bright, orange pumpkins that adorn walkways and front porches of homes and businesses. Not only are pumpkins ideal for decorating, but they’re also great to eat. Some people who plan to carve jack-o-lanterns mistakenly…
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Bereavement group meets in Long Branch
The Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center is offering a free, dropin bereavement program that is facilitated by experienced and licensed clinicians. The group, which meets from 3-4 p.m. on Thursdays at the Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, can provide a safe environment to share feelings and gain support during a…
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Library offers October programs for children
The West Long Branch Library at 95 Poplar Ave. has several programs for children during October. Registration is required for programs by calling the library at 732-222-5993. Parents and guardians must remain in the library for all programs. “Monmouth County Photo Youth ID Cards” will be available beginning 4 p.m. Oct. 1. The Monmouth…
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