You can now get a free copy of your credit report. In the past you’ve needed to sign up with a credit monitoring service to see your credit reports. As of September 1st, 2005 you’ve been able to get it free anywhere in the United Stated even New York. You can get one free every…
Labor Day is the time to evaluate your job. Is it a drab place you’re forced to go to every day or a fun environment that challenges you? You need to decide if you want to try to make make the most of your current job or prepare for your job search. At JewCentral.com we…
Several years ago I was invited to speak at a conference called USA 2000. There were 2,000 single people there—and one married rabbi. As I walked through the hallways of the enormous conference hall, I noticed that most people had a strange nervous tick, a kind of head bobbing. After a while I started to…
The mere mention of etiquette brings to mind various images, mainly negative. Etiquette means observing set rules. It’s not about the quaint traditions but where wine is concerned etiquette matter. The primary connoisseurs of fine wine are oenophiles who are stringent about treating, serving and tasting wine. Then there are wine lovers and those simply…
There are many unbelievable emails flying around the internet from twenty-five hundred dollar recipe scams to Bill Gates wanting to give you his money. Don’t waste your time and others by forwarding these emails- especially when it says forward to all your friends in three minutes. If you want to be sure that the message…
Your mother just wants to see you walk down the aisle. Your grandmother thinks that no one is good enough for her little darling. Her best friend (who still pinches your cheek) is trying to match you up based on all the wonderful things your grandmother is saying about you. Your neighbor drags out all…
Bar Mitzvah celebrations have grown exponentially in size and scope in the past twenty years. That’s great news for me; I derive much of the income I earn as a party entertainer from working at these events. Nonetheless, I offer this advice to those planning Bar Mitzvah celebrations: Less is more. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah…
Unfortunately, there are too many needy people in our community. There are many organizations trying to help but between the legitimate and the not so legitimate all trying to fundraise their messages get blurred. But Otsar, an organization that provides programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, has found a way to…
There are times when you want to quickly evaluate how quickly your money will double at a given interest rate. Then just use the 72 rule- just divide the interest rate into 72. For example, if you want to know how long it will take to double your money at eight percent interest, divide 8…
Searching for the perfect mate can be one of life’s greatest challenges. After all, forever is a long time. You want to make the right decision. Dating itself can be really trying. It can be hard to find the right people. What if they don’t share the same values and beliefs that you do? How…