Rising utility bills are a challenge for many across the Garden State, especially those on fixed incomes. To help older New Jersey residents and their families lower their utility bills, AARP New Jersey has an online list of payment assistance programs.
New Jersey residents who own or rent property and meet certain income limits may be eligible for as much as $1,750 in tax relief as part of a state program. But the deadline to apply is fast approaching.
RetireReady NJ is a new state-administered retirement savings program for private-sector workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k).
A new property tax relief program for older New Jerseyans, called StayNJ and passed in 2023, is expected to reduce property taxes for most residents 65-plus by 50 percent—up to $6,500 per year.