25+ min ago   (165+ words) Forbes Best Employers By State 2026 List includes 41 companiesfrom New Jersey. The national rankings, in its eighth year, were based on a survey from market research firm Statista to more than 245,000 employees who work for a company of at least 500 people…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (854+ words) New Jersey’s economy lost nearly 26,000 jobs between June and July this year, newly released federal and state figures show. The trend closely matches what’s happening at the national level, experts say. The sour jobs data comes against the backdrop of…...

3+ week, 25+ min ago   (139+ words) In America, the workforce is always transforming. Many businesses are beginning to employ AI tools to speed up labor, expanding remote flexibility for employees and are creating firmer legislation that protects workers rights. With the turbulent job market, companies are…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (93+ words) Asbury Park Press How can you save money on your July 4th barbecue? An affordable barbecue menu is still possible for this upcoming July 4, but according to a new report from Oxylabs, the trick is to reduce the beef and burgers....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (383+ words) New Jersey residents face one of the highest bars in the country to be considered middle class, a new study finds. In February, SmartAsset published a study showing what it takes in each state to be middle class. The study…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (55+ words) Asbury Park Press How much do you need to make to be middle class in New Jersey in 2026? In order to be considered middle-class in New Jersey, your income must be between $208,588 and $69,529....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (339+ words) Texas Roadhouse is hiking up menu prices across its roughly 750 locations amid inflation despite increased sales. The steak restaurant announced that its menu prices increased by 1.9% in its first-quarter 2026 results, released on May 7. Comparable restaurant sales increased by 7.1% compared to…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (336+ words) When faced with an unexpected bill and needing cash right away, just over half of Americans who responded to a recent survey said they have turned to family and friends for help, and similarly, just over half have lent money…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (268+ words) Why do Americans take on personal debt? Most often, it's because they didn't know they were going to have to, according to a new report. In a JG Wentworth survey of just over 1,000 Americans, the top reason for taking on…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (112+ words) Mortgage rates dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022, potentially encouraging new homebuyers. The lower rate could save a homeowner approximately $260 a month on a $500,000 home compared to... Will mortgage rates below 6% get NJ home buyers off the sidelines? Mortgage…...