Money

Congressman Tom MacArthur says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a "Win" for the Garden State. In a recent Patch article, Congressman MacArthur cited a study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, which supports his view that the law will help the majority of New Jersey residents. Con...

One of the things that causes stress this time of year is money...the fact that most of us have a limited amount. If you have a lot of people to get gifts for, but limited resources, it's a good time to get creative. Pancake mix and maple syrup is a nice idea. So is a recipe box with a few favorite recipes. What's a low-cost gift idea that you can share?

Police in Evesham are hoping you recognize the armed robbery suspect caught on surveillance video Friday December 8 around 5:54 pm, demanding money from a teller at gunpoint at a PNC Bank on Greentree Road.

Lottery Officials are saying that there is a Mega Millions lottery ticket worth 4 million dollars .... are you holding it? The ticket was sold somewhere here in New Jersey! In Friday Night's drawing the ticket matched the five white balls – 16, 22, 40, 41 and 59.  T...

It feels good to give, even just a little something. And for people who are struggling, it feels great to receive. Whether your donation helps buy warm coats for kids or helps feed a local family, financial gifts are appreciated. There's a bonus benefit to you, the donor, which is a potential tax deduction. With so much need in the world, how do you decide who to give to? Can you trust that your donation will be put to good use and not just pay for the organization’s administrative costs? Charity Navigator is a good resource. It’s a New Jersey-based organization whose website enables us to find charities all over the world. They report on Financial Practices, Accountability and Transparency.

Saturday, November 25, 2017 is "Small Business Saturday" a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Please join the SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business...

This time of year you may be getting together with friends to celebrate the season. Good food and conversation can make it a fabulous night. Until the check comes. Some people just like to split the bill evenly. But some people, myself included, think it's most fair for people to pay for their share. Those of you who work in Ocean County restaurants, what are your thoughts on separate checks? Is it a big hassle? Do you get better tips because individuals are "rounding up?" And those of you who go out to eat, are you a fan of separate checks or does splitting the bill work for you and your friends?

It's worth $50,000 and it's unclaimed! New Jersey Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased at Fischer Bay Exxon, 826 Fischer Blvd., Toms River. Do YOU or someone you know have the winning ticket? The  drawing was Saturday, Oct. 21s...

The data was drawn from NJParcels.com, which collects property information, real estate and sales data and interactive maps and publishes it for the public in an easy-to-navigate format.   Property taxes are always a heated debate here in New Jersey and is a big issue in the upcoming Gubernatorial election here in the Garden State! In a rec...

It is an ongoing debate, in fact we heard it brought up at the recent NJ Gubernatorial debate, is the State's minimum wage increase enough for Jersey residents? Lets break it down for you..... January 1, 2018 the minimum wage in New Jersey increases from $8.44 t...