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Groceries
May 15, 2026

Provident survey finds consumers cutting back

Provident Bank’s 2026 Consumer Survey found Americans are cutting spending, paying down debt and delaying home purchases.

New Jersey state flag on money
Apr 16, 2026

Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living

A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.

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Apr 15, 2026

Rutgers poll finds New Jersey households still strained by costs

New results from the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll show affordability struggles persist, with gas prices rising even as housing, food and utility pressures reportedly ease.

First ride across the new Portal North Bridge
Apr 9, 2026

Sherrill earns early approval in Rutgers-Eagleton poll

Voters give Gov. Mikie Sherrill favorable marks in the new Rutgers-Eagleton poll; however, affordability, taxes and cost of living remain concerns.

Electrical substation
Jan 19, 2026

OPINION: Energy affordability must lead New Jersey policy in 2026

Rising utility costs are squeezing New Jersey families. The chairman of the National Hispanic Energy Council says leaders must pursue energy policies that protect affordability in 2026 and beyond.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's Save You Time and Money Agenda
Jan 16, 2026

Rutgers-Eagleton poll: NJ wants Sherrill to tackle taxes

A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds New Jersey residents want Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to prioritize taxes, with affordability and cost of living close behind.

A U-Haul truck drives away from an urban area. U-Haul released its latest Growth Index Jan. 5, 2026. PROVIDED BY U-HAUL
Jan 6, 2026

U-Haul: NJ stuck at No. 48 on growth index

As out-migration again tops arrivals in New Jersey, the results echo United Van Lines data also showing N.J. as a top outbound state.

Groceries
Jul 17, 2025

Poll: Many NJ residents struggling amid economic strain

The latest from Rutgers-Eagleton finds that New Jerseyans are feeling negative amid rising costs. It comes on the heels of another recent survey that found voters are dissatisfied with the state’s handling of a number of issues — particularly affordability.

New Jersey state flag on money
Jul 10, 2025

Poll: NJ residents unhappy with Trenton on taxes, costs

As the governor race heats up, the latest from Rutgers-Eagleton finds dissatisfaction on affordability has gone up by 10 points since 2017.

New Jersey road sign
Jun 27, 2025

Poll: 48% of NJ residents say state on wrong track

New results from Rutgers-Eagleton find taxes and affordability lead voter concerns, with partisan influences impacting respondents' views.

Welcome to New Jersey
May 27, 2025

U.S. News ranks ‘Best Places to Live in New Jersey’

While the Garden State wasn't represented in the publication's top 250 cities in the nation, 14 locales were named to the in-state breakout list.

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Jul 29, 2024

Study: For NJ’s 1%, annual income approaches $1M

According to SmartAsset's July report, the U.S. median income is approximately $75,000. While half of Americans earn less, the financial technology company says high-income earners can take home 10 times beyond that, or more.