New Jersey Electric Bills Set to Rise Starting June 2025
New Jersey residents and small businesses will see higher electric bills beginning June 1, 2025. Following the state’s annual electricity…
Month: March 2025
New Jersey Lottery Player Claims $1.5 Million Prize
A Union County resident recently collected a $1.5 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the February 26 drawing. The winner,…
Scams Cost Older Americans Billions Annually, FBI Reports
Senior citizens are losing billions to scammers each year, with FBI data showing Americans over 60 are the most targeted…
New Jersey’s Combined Property Tax Relief Application for Seniors
New Jersey has introduced a streamlined property tax relief application process for seniors. The 2024 Form PAS-1 allows residents age…
Final Expense Insurance: What Seniors Should Know
By Don Cook, Equity First Financial Corp. With so many life insurance options, it’s important to understand the kinds of…
AARP and Ad Council Launch New Campaign to Help Seniors Plan for Retirement
A new survey by AARP reveals concerning statistics about retirement readiness: 61% of older adults worry they won’t have enough…
Proposal Could Bring $495 Relief Payments to Social Security Recipients
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has proposed a one-time payment of $495 for Social Security beneficiaries, using funds recovered from…
Mega Millions Lottery Price Increasing
Mega Millions lottery tickets will increase from $2 to $5 starting April 5, 2025. Despite the higher cost, officials promise…
When Medicaid Will Cover Your Nursing Home Costs in New Jersey
Nursing home care in New Jersey is expensive, averaging about $12,700 per month in 2024. Since Medicare and health insurance…
Nursing Home Care: What Medicare Covers and What It Doesn’t
Most nursing home care is considered custodial care (help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating) rather than medical…