Home Parties and Direct Sales

Formulating a Plan for Success

Are you in the market for some new cookware, makeup or scrapbook supplies? How about great deals on candles, jewelry, books or purses? We’ve all been invited to home parties. It’s a fun way to hang out with friends, drink some wine and shop in a relaxed environment. Are you thinking about signing up to sell something, too? What will you sell? How do you know a business is legitimate so that you and your party…

If you're a young professional in South Jersey who likes a good time, you probably like the more social of networking events. Here are just a few that promise to offer as much social stimulation as business opportunity. These events feature venues that go later, or are near others that do. For a full listing of networking events,…

Helping 20-Somethings Get Started on the Right Fiscal Foundation

While retirement may be the last thing on your mind as you graduate grad school or celebrate your 25^th with an appletini, it’s one of several things to think about to get you started on the right financial foot. The financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) say a little planning can help you…

The Best Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Waiting by the mailbox for your 2011 tax refund? Or maybe you’ve already received it and are trying to decide what to do with it.  Although it might be tempting to dash out and buy a brand new, shiny something or other, curb that impulse for a minute and ponder your options.



It’s okay to give yourself a little treat, say personal financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA). But…

Getting Paid What You Are Worth

by Jeffrey Strain

The question of whether or not you're getting paid the amount you deserve compared with others in your line of work seems to cross everybody's mind from time to time. In the past, this information was extremely difficult to determine. As we all well know, an employer's interest has always been to pay their employees the least amount possible while at the same time keeping them satisfied, so sharing salary…

Looking for a fun place to meet a few good guys in the bergen county area. Any suggestions? Thanks J.

The AMT. Form 1040EZ. W-2s and 1099s. What does it all mean? More importantly, how do you make sense of the forms and tax jargon to calculate your refund or – gulp – what you owe Uncle Sam.

Now through March 31, CPA experts are on hand to answer your personal income tax filing questions.

Submit your question or read the answers…

M.I.T. Game-Changer: Free Online Education For All

Five Mistakes People Make in Choosing a Tax Preparer

Did you know that you are legally responsible for everything on your tax return, even if another person prepared it for you? Did you also know that your tax return paints a unique picture of your financial situation that you can use to make smart financial decisions throughout the year? Those are a few of the many reasons it’s so important to choose a tax preparer who really knows his or her stuff. The New Jersey Society of…

Ring in 2012 with a Solid Plan for Your Future

With the New Year upon us, now is the perfect time to make some financial resolutions to help you ring in 2012 with confidence. According to a survey by Fidelity Investments, most people are likely to say they want to save more and spend less.



While increasing savings and decreasing spending are always important goals and a great place to start, don’t feel like you have to stop there say financial planning experts at the…

This winter, starting February 20th, 2012, I am running a 90 Day Transformation Challenge for all women in northern New Jersey! This contest is for anyone 18 years of age and older, who is interested in losing weight, toning their bodies, and/or overall health and wellness in the new year. 

B Fit Lifestyle, an in-home personal training company specializing in female fitness is going to be giving the first place winner a $500 Prize as well as MANY…

Greetings NJYP friends, MoneyMattersNJ.com thought you might be interested in these upcoming events. Or maybe you know someone who could benefit from some help with their personal finances.  For more information or to register visit moneymattersnj.com/seminars or contact Jeanette Miller at 973-226-4494 x246.

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10 Reasons Why You are NOT Getting the Job

By Frankie R. Francese, CPA and Howard W. Kutcher, CPA

Today is the day. Your resume is crisp. Your breath is minty fresh. You looked at the company website. You loaded your gps with the address. You’re confident. The job is yours.  Here’s what really happened: Your crispy resume was filled with typos. Your breath was minty and so was your suit – evidenced by the glob of toothpaste on your lapel. You scanned…

The Best of Both Worlds: Living in NJ and Working in NY

We hate to burst your bubble; but, the life of the NJ to NYC commuter is rarely interrupted with a flash mob performing “Do Re Me” from the Sound of Music. So, the New Jersey Society of CPAs asked its young professional members to give the good, the bad and the ugly on what it’s like to commute to New York on a regular basis. Jesse Hershbein, CPA and Anthony Mezzasalma, CPA share advice and how to’s. 

Jesse M.…

Better Homes New Homes Division named Exclusive Broker for luxury condominium complex in Point Pleasant

... ... Water's Edge, a 74 unit luxury condominium development located in Point Pleasant, NJ offers buyers the kinds of amenities that draw people to the New Jersey Shore, including water views, easy access to ocean beaches, and nearby entertainment such as Boardwalk amusements and charming local eateries.



Pulte Homes,…

Tax Relief for Hurricane Irene Victims

The IRS has announced tax relief for certain counties in New Jersey, New York and North Carolina that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey Division of Taxation is also considering taking action. As soon as more definitive information is available, it will be posted on the NJSCPA website.

• Federal…