New Jersey drivers face the highest vehicle insurance rate hikes in the nation in 2026. New Jersey drivers will receive a 10.46% rate hike, the most in the nation, exceeding Nevada, California, and New York. New Jersey ranks eighth in car insurance costs, and these increases are raising them further. Experts say rates are raised…
Property taxes in New Jersey reached a record high in 2025, putting households under financial hardship again. New Jersey has the nation’s highest property taxes, and the average property tax bill has topped five figures for the second year in a row. Recent state data shows that the average New Jersey homeowner paid $10,570 in…
A one-time military housing payment delivered in December 2025 is tax-free, according to the IRS and Treasury. Eligible U.S. military personnel received $1,776, which is not taxed under federal law. This clarification helps military families who got the payout and were wondering if they needed to disclose it on their taxes. Under federal tax law,…
Stay NJ property tax relief program recipients should expect a crucial information next week as the state confirms benefit payments will begin. State authorities say the mailing process will begin soon, delivering tax relief to households. New Jersey residents who qualify for the Stay NJ program receive property tax credits to ease the financial strain…
Novartis and Sandoz are being sued by US states for manipulating generic medicine pricing. The 43-state complaint, which officials call a significant violation of consumer-protecting antitrust laws, includes New Jersey. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced that the firms surreptitiously coordinated bids for 31 generic drugs. The lawsuit claimed that this cooperation eliminated fair…
Financial issues that many think are handled can resurface unexpectedly. A man felt his $16,000 debt was resolved. Years later, the same obligation reappeared, surprising him and becoming what financial experts call “zombie debt,” a debt that reappears after being supposed to be gone. Debt doesn’t always disappear after time or when a borrower thinks…
Friday brought major wins for two New Jersey residents, as lottery luck rewarded players in both the Jersey Cash Five and Mega Millions games. A ticket purchased in Somerset County hit the jackpot in the Jersey Cash Five drawing, resulting in a prize of $634,313. Officials confirmed that this is the second-largest prize awarded in…
Over the past eight years, New Jersey has spent dramatically more on programs for persons with autism and other developmental disorders, raising issues about government spending. These programs’ funding has increased from $1.1 billion to $3.7 billion since Governor Phil Murphy assumed office, indicating expanding services and rising operational costs. Executive compensation at several of…
Former New Jersey Congressman Dick Zimmer, 81, died. Republican Zimmer was known for his lengthy and devoted devotion to the state and federal government, financial restraint, and child safety. His decades-long career shaped state laws and policies. Born in Newark, Zimmer grew up in Bloomfield. He lost his father at three. Mother worked hard as…
Starting in 2025, hourly New Jersey workers will see a salary increase. The state minimum wage rose to $15.92 per hour on January 1. This new adjustment puts New Jersey much beyond the federal minimum wage, which has been $7.25 since 2009. The headline statistic sounds simple, but the underlying picture of minimum wage workers…
