A New Jersey appellate court has delivered an important ruling for residents living in publicly subsidised housing, making clear that a tenant cannot automatically lose their home simply because they failed to follow the terms of a settlement agreement. The decision came from a case involving Zalayah Hunt, a single mother living with her 4-year-old…
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security are watching inflation closely as they wait for the government to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment. A new projection from the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) puts next year’s increase at 3.6%, which would be a noticeable step up from the 2.8% adjustment applied for 2026. The figure is…
A lucky New Jersey Lottery player is holding a winning scratch-off ticket worth $100,000 after purchasing it at a gas station in Paterson, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The winning ticket came from the LOTERIA Grande scratch-off game and was sold on Aug. 2 at Millennium Gas 2000, located on McBride Avenue in Passaic…
A lucky lottery player in South Jersey is celebrating a life-changing win after purchasing a scratch-off ticket worth $200,000 from a local smoke and cigar shop in Camden County. The winning ticket was sold at 73 Smoke & Cigar, located on Route 73 in West Berlin. According to the New Jersey Lottery, the winning ticket…
Buying a home remains one of the biggest financial goals for many Americans, but the amount of income needed to achieve that goal depends heavily on where someone plans to live. New housing affordability data shows that while some major metropolitan areas require households to earn well over $300,000 a year to comfortably purchase a…
A New Jersey lottery player is celebrating a major win after claiming a $100,000 prize in the latest Powerball drawing, while the game’s top jackpot continues to grow after another drawing ended without a grand prize winner. According to lottery officials, the winning New Jersey ticket earned a third-tier prize by matching four of the…
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are now entering the most important period of the year for determining how much their monthly benefits could increase in 2027. While the official adjustment has not yet been announced, early forecasts suggest beneficiaries may receive a larger cost-of-living increase than they have in recent years if…
Thousands of consumers who were affected by an alleged credit reporting error by Equifax still have time to submit a claim in a class action settlement that could provide payments of up to $600, depending on eligibility and the total number of valid claims filed. The settlement resolves claims that Equifax violated the Fair Credit…
The U.S. housing market is entering a new phase as buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals respond to higher borrowing costs, ongoing affordability concerns, and a limited supply of homes. While demand for homeownership remains steady across much of the country, many Americans are taking a more cautious approach before making one of the biggest…
Selling a home is a major financial step, and many homeowners want to make sure they receive the best possible price when listing their property. Although factors such as location and current real estate market conditions influence a home’s value, there are several practical improvements that can make a property more appealing to potential buyers….
