NJ Household Bills Are 32 Percent Higher Than National Average: Study

New Jersey also ranks as the 4th most expensive state in the country for household bills, according to the latest report from doxoINSIGHTS.

Help Getting ANCHOR Rebate Available: See When, Where

If you need help with your ANCHOR property tax benefit application or have questions, there are in-person events scheduled through mid-Nov.

Error Messages On ANCHOR Rebate Status Page: Here’s What It Means

With the first round of property tax benefits set to arrive this month, some residents said they're having trouble checking their status.

Here's When To Expect Your ANCHOR Refund

October is here, so where's your ANCHOR refund? Here's when to expect the money, and how to check your rebate status.

Housing Prices Remain High In NJ As Lawmakers Seek Solutions

Advocates and experts spoke before the Assembly Housing Committee as officials look to address the skyrocketing cost of housing in NJ.

Grocery Prices Rise Again For NJ Consumers

Inflation has been slowing, but New Jersey residents continue to face rising prices at restaurants and the grocery store, new data shows.

Here’s How To Check ANCHOR Rebate Status

The state recently updated its website to allow residents to check their application status, and see when to expect a property tax rebate.

NJ Gas Prices Are Going Down: Here’s Why

Nationally, gas prices are about 50 cents cheaper now than they were back in April, when prices peaked. See the latest averages in NJ:

Spike In NJ Electric Bills Has Residents, Lawmakers Seeking Answers

One Congress member called for a moratorium on rate increases for one of the four major NJ electric suppliers that raised rates this summer.

'A Huge Fail': Ex-NJ Gov. Christie Slams Trump's Debate Performance

Christie said he believes Kamala Harris is now being seen by Americans as a “potential president."

First ANCHOR Rebate Deadline Is Sunday For NJ Taxpayers

Payments could start rolling out as early as next month — but certain residents need to make sure their information is correct.

How To Get Your ANCHOR Rebate If You Didn’t Receive A Mailer

Some residents will get automatic payments, and others will need to verify their ID this year. Here's what to do if you don't have a mailer.

ANCHOR Applications Open In NJ: What To Do If You Didn't Get A Mailer

More than 2 million residents will get packets in the mail, with information on how to apply for ANCHOR for the first time this year.

ANCHOR Tax Rebate Letters Rolling Out To 1.5M NJ Residents This Week

If you've gotten an ANCHOR property tax benefit before and haven't changed certain information, you should get paid automatically this year:

Do I Qualify For Automatic ANCHOR Payment In NJ? 5 Things To Know

Officials said ANCHOR payments will go out on a rolling basis this year, beginning in mid-October. See if you'll get one automatically:

Automatic ANCHOR Payments Coming For 1.5M NJ Residents

Letters and checks will soon be in the proverbial and actual mail as New Jersey's property tax relief program kicks off for 2024.

Free Tax Filing Option Coming To NJ In 2025

More than 1.3 million New Jerseyans will be eligible to use the free online filing tool during the next filing season, officials said.

Home Insurance Rates Spike Nationwide: See Impacts In NJ

Since 2018, the cost of home insurance in New Jersey has jumped. See a breakdown here:

Highest NJ Property Tax Rates: See How Your Town Compares To Others

Patch put together a list of all New Jersey towns and cities, along with their county and general property tax rates.

These 10 New Jersey Towns Are Losing Wealth, Data Shows

The following towns saw the biggest drop in median household income between 2012 and 2022, according to census data.

It Costs This Much To Live In New Jersey, New Report Says

While New Jersey is home to some of the nation's richest, it also has a sky-high living wage.

Lower Gas Prices Forecast For NJ In 2024: Here’s Why

U.S. fuel prices reached record highs in 2022 due to COVID supply issues, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. But they're coming back down.

NJ Households Spend The Most On Home Renovation Projects, Study Finds

Bathroom and kitchen renovations are the most popular home improvement projects, the study says. Find out how much NJ homeowners pay.

Application Deadline Nears For NJ's ANCHOR Property Tax Rebate Program

The state has paid out almost $2 billion in property tax relief. Homeowners and renters can still apply:

Phone Bill Price Jumps In NJ: How Much Residents Pay

Americans spend $175 billion annually on mobile phone services, the report said. Find out how your bill compares to the average NJ resident.

IRS Releases New 2024 Tax Brackets: How To Check Yours In NJ

This news may come as a relief to New Jersey residents who continue to see the cost of food, housing, and other commodities rise​.

ANCHOR Benefits Hit For 1.5 Million NJ Residents: Check Status, Apply

Still looking for your cut of the state property tax rebate, or wondering if you can apply? Here's what to know as payments continue:

Here's How Much A Single Person Needs To Make To Live In NJ

A new study ranked the annual cost of living in each state, as the price of goods and some services keep increasing in NJ and nationwide.

3.2 Percent Hike In Social Security Benefits Set For 165K NJ Residents

Annual cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security and SSI residents will come to thousands of New Jersey residents.

How A Strong El Niño Winter Could Affect NJ Utility Bills

Take a look at predicted home heating costs for the upcoming winter in New Jersey.

Didn't Get ANCHOR Rebate? Here’s What May Be Delaying NJ Payments

That tax rebate could be held up if you owe taxes, child support, traffic fines, or other fees. Here's what to know:

Poverty Rate Soars In U.S.: See Latest Data For NJ

The U.S. Census Bureau released new numbers showing how many people are living in poverty in New Jersey, and outlines national trends.

These NJ Counties Have A Household Income Over $100K

Newly-released Census data shows which New Jersey counties have the highest household income.

ANCHOR Tax Rebate Scam: Be Aware Of Texts Seeking Info

If you are among the 2 million NJ residents newly-eligible to apply this year, officials say to watch out for a possible ANCHOR text scam.

Startups To Watch In New Jersey: 121 Companies Make The List

Some of these companies grew more than 10,000 percent from 2019-2022. See the fastest-growing private companies in the Garden State.

NJ Residents Spend This Much Of Their Income On Bills, Data Shows

How does New Jersey compare with other states, when it comes to the cost of living and paying bills? Take a look at this recent data:

$6 Billion In Unclaimed NJ Property: How To Check If You're Owed Cash

Whatever happened to that rebate you forgot to claim years ago? The state might be hanging on to it - here's how to check unclaimed property

ANCHOR Tax Rebate: New Date For Payments

More than one million New Jerseyans should get their ANCHOR checks before Election Day this year, which is raising some Republican eyebrows.

Which NJ Counties Gained, Lost Most Income In Pandemic Migration?

One major metro area in New Jersey lost more than a billion dollars in taxable income as high-earning residents left, the study showed.

See How Gullible NJ Residents Are, According To Forbes Scam Report

Fraud cost New Jersey residents a reported total of $44.8 million in the first quarter of 2023, a study found.