Need Help Doing Taxes? This Free Program In Newark Can Help

Make $80,000 or less last year? Get free help from experts at the 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Free Financial Education Program Launches For Newark Women

Women in Newark who are 18 and over are eligible for the program, which aims to empower 1,000 residents of the city.

Free ‘Personal Finance Fair’ In Newark Will Empower Local Residents

Newark residents can learn more about credit unions, foreclosure aid, tax prep, paying for college and buying a house.

Free Finance Workshop In Newark Will Teach Money Managing Tips

The workshop will offer tips about budgeting, credit, housing management, mortgages and how to “lessen financial stress.”

Free Tax Prep Program Returns To Newark, East Orange For 2023

The free program helps Newark and East Orange residents claim tax credits that can put cash back in their wallets.

Deadline Nears For Section 8 Housing Wait List In New Jersey

Want to get on the waiting list for a Section 8 voucher? Here’s how to apply for the state’s upcoming lottery.

Tax Programs May Mean ‘Free Money’: Virtual Workshop In Newark

A financial literacy workshop will include advice about free tax prep service, college programs and tax credits.

Newark Nonprofits Will Team Up To Hold ‘Financial Literacy’ Events

The “Season of Savings” events will include advice for prospective college students, holiday budgeting and financial assistance programs.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline Is Near, NJ Congressman Says

U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10) hosted a webinar about potential debt relief for people working in a “low-paying public service job.”

Financial Literacy Workshops In Newark Will Include Homebuying Info

A series of free workshops will give some tips to Newark residents on how to work towards a “financially stable life.”

Newark Hits $20M Limit For Emergency Rent Aid Program

The city has given or committed ERAP funds to more than 1,800 households. It will stop taking applications on Dec. 10.

Newark Nonprofit Empowers Young Women With ‘Financial Literacy’

Teens will learn about home buying and financial literacy at an upcoming series of free workshops from Girls Live, Love, Laugh, Inc.

Free Tax Assistance For Newark Families Returns For 4th Year

“Last year was an especially challenging financial year for many families, which will make filing taxes this year particularly tricky.”

Free Tax Filing In Newark Will Be Important In Pandemic: Report

Filing for tax returns and free tax-filing services will be important for many residents this year, the United Way of Greater Newark says.

Newark Moves Closer To Giving Residents ‘Universal Basic Income’

Newark Mayor: “We’re working to develop a Universal Basic Income pilot to help families that would be destroyed by a $400 emergency."

Will Your Car Get Stolen in Newark?

See your chances of becoming an auto theft victim.