Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Most Macy's Stores to Open Thanksgiving Evening

Oyster Creek Plant Returns to Service

Plant back up to full power, officials say

Oyster Creek Emergency Exercise Postponed

Another Glitch Forces Oyster Creek Shutdown

Second shutdown in five days as plant has been offline for a week

Hobby Lobby Releases Apology for Alleged Employee Comments

Local blogger Ken Berwitz claimed a friend of his entered the Monmouth County store looking for a bar mitzvah card and was told "We don't cater to you people."

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Oyster Creek Taken Offline for Maintenance

Work being done on turbine speed controller

Poll: Sandy Hurt Shore Summer Tourism

Concerns about Sandy damage and rainy weather slowed down tourism

Young Owner Sees High Stakes in House-Lifting

Andrew Baumgardner talks of high risks and high rewards for owners interested in elevating homes.

UPDATE: Verizon Service Restored

Those affected include: Toms River, Brick, Bay Head, Mantoloking, Berkeley, Waretown, Point Pleasant Beach and Boro, Manchester and Lacey

Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Patch. It's Free.

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ShopRite Shopping Bag Design Contest Underway

ShopRite Partners in Caring and General Mills are seeking submissions for designs for reusable bags as part of its hunger-fighting initiative.

Bahama Breeze Ocean County Mall Location Officially Opens Monday

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3 Reasons Why Unlimited Vacation Is A Brilliant Idea

The U.S. is the only developed nation that does not require employers to offer paid vacation, according to a report. Provided by AOL Jobs.

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Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Patch. It's Free.

Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter.

Patch Readers Weigh In On Value of Membership-Only Stores

We asked Patch readers whether paying up to $110 in membership fees was worth the possible savings.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

Zero Interest Loans Available to Sandy-Impacted Businesses, Nonprofits

Program aimed at helping businesses, creating jobs

Getting the Word Out About Your Business on Patch, Easy as 1-2-3

Post news about your business for free on Manchester Patch's Business Update board.

Reward and Retention – What Can HR Do?

June 2013 Meeting of JSAHR

SBA Lender Joins Harmony Bank

Heads New Loan Department

Two Principals of Local Investment Advisory Firm Join Shapiro Financial Security Group

William Stratton and James Jackson Join Firm

Business Speed Networking

Jersey Shore Business Leaders Invite You

Harmony Bank, Jackson, Announces Record lst Quarter Earnings

New Toms River Branch Expected to Open This June

Manchester Residents: NJ Medical Group Management Assn. to Hold Conference in AC

Conference Points Medical Industry toward the Future

Where Can Manchester And Lakehurst Business Owners Turn for Help After Sandy?

A recent information session for business owners affected by Hurricane Sandy could prove to be helpful

PayPal Now Accepted at The Home Depot, Foot Locker, Hollister (Sponsored)

Shoppers in Manchester and Lakehurst can now pay with PayPal at Foot Locker, The Home Depot, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Double Trouble State Park's 'Red October' Returns

A limited cranberry harvest is now underway at the historic bogs at the state park, after a two-year hiatus

Oktoberfest Draws Community to Whiting Town Center

More than 100 residents attended the first Oktoberfest at the shopping plaza

No Trick, Just Treat at Applebee’s on Halloween

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival

The Studio Stage Holding 'RENT' Auditions

Whiting theatre company will stage the Broadway hit in October

Grocery Specials Feature Launches on Patch

Searchable feature now on site

That Jersey SureCats Trio

Table for One: A Guide to Shopping and Cooking