Michele Pilenza

4 days ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

A well-known bank headquartered along Route 70 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is set to close a total of 38 branches next month. Several of the closures will occur in New Jersey, with additional branches shutting down in Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Just last year, the bank paid over $1 billion in penalties after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, according to USA Today.

4 days ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

You're driving along when suddenly - uh oh - you really have to go. Fortunately, there's almost always somewhere to stop in New Jersey, especially in some areas of the state, where there's a Wawa on practically every corner. You're rarely in the middle of nowhere, like in other parts of the country. However, driving in New Jersey, there's a good chance you'll get stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, so you'd better go before panic really starts to set in.

1 week ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

These scams are becoming more and more sophisticated. I keep receiving text messages claiming to owe money on my E-ZPass - total scam. And I recently got another one from the postal service, needing my address, which was also fake. With how busy and rushed everyone is these days, it's easy to see how someone might fall for one of these scams, so just a friendly reminder to never share your personal information with unverified sources.

1 week ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

Reservations are being made and gifts are being purchased, but with Mother's Day just days away, the big question remains: what do moms really want on their special day? Is it going out for brunch with the family? Maybe a new shirt? Chocolate? How about jewelry, flowers, or a nice handwritten note from the kids? If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift to show Mom just how much you love and appreciate her, but aren't quite sure what to get, I went straight to the experts.

1 week ago | 943thepoint.com | Michele Pilenza

All you burger lovers - get ready!A new burger joint is coming to Monmouth County. It's considered one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, with several locations expected to open right here in the area. The first of four, expected to open in Monmouth County, will be in Holmdel. No word on where the three other locations will land, but the burger chain has been expanding throughout the Garden State in recent years, with the opening of the Toms River location in 2023.