Reading Time: 5 minutes Merck, headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, is a popular employer for many residents of the Garden State. As part of our blog series on retirement in New Jersey, we’re going to talk about some of the Merck employee benefits you can use to save for retirement. In this article we’ll discuss the Merck 401(k) plan, […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Here are the most common questions we were asked last month. If you’d like us to answer your questions in next month’s newsletter, please send them on! Many are concerned about market volatility during the midterm elections. It’s pretty common for the market to dip leading up to any election, and historically we tend to
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Reading Time: 6 minutes New Jersey is home to some of America’s greatest pharmaceutical companies, namely Johnson & Johnson which has its headquarters in New Brunswick. In this blog we’ll talk about the Johnson & Johnson 401(k) plan, providing you with valuable information about the Johnson & Johnson retirement benefits such as the savings plan and 401(k) match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pselivWYSzI
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Here are our responses to questions we got last month. Please send me your questions if you’d like us to answer them in the next newsletter! Inflation Reduction Act – Passed by the Senate in July, this Act will 1) lower the cost of expensive drugs for those on Medicare by allowing their prices to be negotiated
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Reading Time: 5 minutes If you are a resident of the Garden State, it’s easy to feel compelled to complain about New Jersey property taxes. Never fear! In this blog we’re going to cover all the basics – what the tax rates are for people who own property in NJ, how they vary by county, a little bit of
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Last month the Fed announced a rate hike of 75 basis points, or 0.75%, the fourth raise this year, in an effort to curtail inflation. The Federal Funds rate now stands at 2.25 to 2.5%. While there was no noticeable market impact, it’s important to understand the trickle-down effect this may have on other rates
Reading Time: 2 minutes Given the run up, there are many concerns about inflation’s impact on Social Security and retirement. Here are three main points to keep in mind. #1 One question we are getting a lot is, “Does Social Security increase with inflation?” We’ve written this article explaining in full detail; here’s the synopsis. Every year around October, the Social
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Reading Time: 5 minutes These days, it’s no secret that the cost of living is higher than most would prefer. In this blog we’re going to talk about the New Jersey cost of living in 2022, addressing the question on many of us Garden Stater’s minds: why is it so expensive to live in New Jersey? Before we get
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Garden State residents usually have questions about the New Jersey 529 plan. In this blog we’ll talk about what it is, its salient features, and the pros and cons. Before we get started, you may want to check out other New Jersey finance blogs we’ve written: A checklist for moving to Morristown, NJ from NYC
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Given the tear that inflation has been on for the last year, concerns about managing expenses have come to the forefront. For many people retired or approaching retirement, whether or not inflation makes Social Security increase is a critical one. If you are asking “does Social Security increase with inflation?”, sit tight – we’re going
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