Smart Financial Steps for Unmarried Couples

U.S. Census Bureau figures show a recent increase in unmarried couples living together, possibly due in part to job loss or other consequences of an uncertain economy. According to the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA), no matter what brought them together, cohabiting couples have unique financial considerations.



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Pomp and Circumstance and Financial Planning

You’ve put in four, or maybe to your parent’s dismay, five or six years of hard work in college, and now graduation is here. What’s next? Planning for retirement.



While retirement may be the last thing on your mind as you flip that tassel on your mortarboard, it’s one of several things to think about to get started on the right financial foot, say personal…

More than a quarter of U.S. workers say they’re not at all confident about their ability to afford a comfortable retirement. According to an Employee Benefit Research Institute report, that statistic has reached its highest percentage in two decades. How confident do you feel?



The financial planning experts at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) say the most important aspect to your retirement is to have a plan and to…

7 Common Myths about CPR – Debunked

 For centuries, sudden death from cardiac arrest was virtually inevitable. In 1960, CPR was developed to revive unresponsive victims of…

Some people, such as men over the age of 40, are at greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), but SCA can affect anyone, even children. Common causes of SCA among children include Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, trauma, accidents, and congenital heart disease.

After undergoing SCA, both infants and children have a much better chance of survival if they receive CPR immediately. However, CPR is only…

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You’re Not Too Young for Life Insurance

On December 21, 1988, 259 people boarded Pan American Flight #103 for a routine transatlantic flight from London to New York City. When a terrorist’s bomb exploded over Scotland everyone aboard perished. One of those passengers was insured by Askin’s term life policy and it is, to date, one of the biggest claims ever paid by the company.



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CPAs Answer Your Tax Questions on News 12 NJ

Tune into News 12 New Jersey on Tuesday, April 5 from 4:30-7pm to learn how you can have your tax season questions answered by a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs.



The station will broadcast a phone number you can call to have one of these tax experts provide free insight leading up to this year’s April 18 tax filing deadline.



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Contrary to popular belief, cardiovascular disease isn’t a male disease. While it’s true that men are at greater risk of heart attack than women, a significant number of women are also affected by heart disease. In fact, the leading cause of death in American women is coronary heart disease. Approximately half a million women die of heart disease each year in our country.

Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Stroke

Every day, you make choices in your life that…

Does the thought of putting your mouth on the mouth of a total stranger give you the heebie-jeebies? Even if you’re aware of CPR’s role in saving lives, you may think twice about performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation because of the fear of getting an infection.



The good news is that in 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) changed CPR’s longstanding A-B-C (Airway, Breathing, Compressions) sequence to C-A-B (Compressions, Airway, Breathing). The old A-B-C sequence for CPR…

New Jersey CPAs Offer Free Disaster Recovery Guide

New Jersey residents and business owners affected by the recent storms and flooding face major challenges in recovering from their losses. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) has updated its Disaster Recovery Guide and, through its New Jersey CPA Help Center, is providing free financial and…

Time to Get Your Taxes Done -- Where to Find a CPA

The New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJSCPA) offers its free Find-A-CPA Online Referral Service to help you find CPAs who have distinguished themselves by joining the New Jersey Society of CPAs.…

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Podcast: Refund Anticipation Loans

Tax season is in full swing, and many taxpayers are anxious to cash in on their refunds as soon as possible. Some may even consider accelerating the process with a refund anticipation loan. Hear from New Jersey Society of CPAs member Rosemary Ervin, CPA, on why these loans should be approached with great caution.

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You’re the Boss, Now it’s Time to Pay the Tax Man

Know the Tax Implications of Starting Your Own Business

Whether it’s the result of mass layoffs during the economic crisis or just the ongoing pursuit of the American Dream, individuals continue to break from convention and take a chance on starting their own businesses. Entrepreneurship offers many advantages to those who want the freedom to chart their own course,…

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Talking Money Matters Before the Wedding

You might know your intended’s shoe size and favorite food and film. You may even know some family secrets. You communicate, trust and care for each other. But do you know your soul mate’s credit score, spending habits and attitudes toward saving money? Do you know your prospective spouse’s financial goals and dreams?



If the answer is “no,” don’t be alarmed. While many couples share…

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As a Jersey Shore resident, my post explores how Jersey Shore has taken hold of the nation's collective pop culture, as well as illustrates the negative fall-out that Jersey Locals (such as…