Thank you to Amanda Griffith from the Credit Union of New Jersey for sharing 10 aspects regarding personal finances that are important to ensure a healthy financial future. Finances can be very…
NJSL Presents Blog
DNA Evidence: Analysis, Correlation & Interpretation Program Recap
Thank you to Certified Genealogist Melissa Johnson for explaining how and when DNA should be used in conjunction with traditional genealogical research. With the commercialization of DNA testing for health and genealogical…
Maximizing Social Security Program Recap
Thank you to Larry Metzler from Apogee Financial Services, Inc. for a deep dive into the complexities of Social Security and how that income stream can be incorporated into your overall retirement…
Successful Holiday Networking Strategies Program Recap
Thank you to Paul Cecala from Cecala Career Consultants for sharing some tips we can use during the holiday season to improve our networking opportunities and outcomes. Whether you are looking to…
Financial Aid Information Session Program Recap
Thank you to Taira Holley-Mayfield from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) for her presentation on essential financial aid information for students and parents as they prepare for college. Paying for…
Get to Know Your Local Historical Society Project: Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society
The purpose of this project is to create a central repository of informational videos to promote the use of New Jersey historical societies to a wide audience. Many genealogical resources, especially those…
Recorded Webinars for Genealogy Research
National Family History Month 2024 This year, NJSL Presents was thrilled to celebrate National Family History Month with three programs: Garden State Genealogy: Records at the New Jersey State Archives with Jon…
Finding Women Ancestors in New Jersey Program Recap
Thank you to Regina Fitzpatrick for a jam-packed program looking at the different ways and record groups we should consider as we try to trace our female ancestors throughout New Jersey’s history. …
Introduction to Medicare Program Recap
Thank you to Kelly Ott from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Mercer County presenting on the different aspects of Medicare and diving into some of the complexities that exist within…
Using AI in Genealogy Program Recap
Thank you to Melanie McComb from American Ancestors for a wonderful exposition of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently impacting the landscape of genealogy. AI has infiltrated many aspects of our lives,…
Strength Through Healing: The NJ Office of Resilience Program Recap
Thank you to Kenneth Fowlkes and Sofia Noncent-Johnson from the Department of Children and Families’ Office of Resilience for a wonderful presentation on how they are working to make the state of…
Suicide Prevention and Awareness: You Are Not Alone Program Recap
*This post discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988* Many thanks to Victoria Pena-Cardinali for an informative…
