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What’s the deal with the Merck 401k plan?
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 …
October newsletter: Will inflation ever end?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes 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 …
The Johnson & Johnson 401(k) plan – everything you need to know
Reading Time: 5 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 …
September Newsletter
Reading Time: < 1 minutes 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 …
What to do if you’re feeling the pain of high New Jersey Property Taxes
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 …
August newsletter
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 …
Inflation’s impact on Social Security and retirement
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?” …
Why is the cost of living so high in New Jersey?
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 …