Governor Murphy Announces Plan to Ease Summer Utility Rate Increases
Governor Phil Murphy recently announced new measures to help New Jersey residents manage significant utility rate increases scheduled to take…
Category: Finance
5 Smart Ways To Save on Grocery Shopping for Seniors
The rising cost of groceries affects everyone, but seniors on fixed incomes can feel the pinch the most. Fortunately, there…
Streamlined Tax Relief Form Still Available for New Jersey Seniors
New Jersey has introduced a streamlined property tax relief application for seniors and Social Security Disability recipients. The 2024 Form…
Rising Car Insurance Costs Challenge New Jersey Seniors
New Jersey seniors face a growing financial burden as car insurance rates in the state have hit record highs in…
Social Security Announces New Overpayment Recovery Rate
The Social Security Administration has announced an important change to how it recovers benefit overpayments. As of April 25, 2025,…
New Jersey Expands REAL ID Appointments
Governor Phil Murphy and NJMVC Acting Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd announced the introduction of “REAL ID Tuesdays” at Licensing Centers,…
NJ Attorney General Sues Over Rent Price Fixing Scheme
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has filed a major antitrust lawsuit against property management software company RealPage and 10…
2026 Social Security COLA Projections Show Modest Increase
Social Security recipients can expect a modest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, according to recent forecasts. Two leading analysts project…
Social Security: Benefits and Drawbacks of Early Retirement
Taking Social Security retirement benefits early—before reaching full retirement age—presents both significant advantages and disadvantages that require careful consideration. This…
NJBPU Orders Electric Utilities to Develop Plans to Ease Bill Increases
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is taking action to help residents manage upcoming electricity bill increases. The…