According to Retirement Living’s State of Retirement and their study of best and worst states to retire, New Jersey ranks as the fourth worst state in the country to kick back, put your feet up, and retire.
According to the study, 58% of adults over 60 worry they will not have enough to retire comfortably.
A long time ago, they called it a “baby boom,” and they were right. As a result of that “baby boom,” there are more Americans hitting retirement age than ever before, so the lack of necessary monies to be comfortable in retirement is an understandable concern.
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Where are the best places to retire?
Good old Wyoming ranks No. 1 in the country as the best state to retire to. If you are retired, you will need $573,800 to live a comfortable retirement. Wyoming has no state income tax and a strong economy. I just cannot see myself high in the saddle scurrying after bison in Wyoming.
West Virginia, Florida, and Montana round out the top 4 best places to retire.
Florida is a favorite of New Jersey retirees. You will need $685,000 to live in a comfortable retirement setting. Be forewarned, the study also points out that with the large influx of retirees headed to Florida, the cost of property and rentals is higher and continues to climb. That real estate will become overpriced and dig into that $685,000 quickly.
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Where does New Jersey stack up?
You will need close to one million dollars to enjoy a comfortable retirement here in New Jersey, $964,000 to be exact. The Great Garden State ranks low in affordability with high real estate costs, the highest property tax rate in the country, and a high state income tax rate.
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The good news is that New Jersey offers strong healthcare access and, believe it or not, a low violent crime rate. The pristine beaches, boardwalks and walkability are positive factors, but they do not necessarily offset the large amount of revenue you will need to sink into your retirement in New Jersey.
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I have my own retirement plan; I want to work and play the hits” till I can’t no more.” Good luck to you.
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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Big Joe Henry. Any opinions expressed are Big Joe’s own.
Police are asking for help identifying an ATV rider who ran over an officer in Ewing, New Jersey.
According to the Township of Ewing Police Department, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, officers received multiple calls regarding ATVs operating recklessly throughout the town.
Police said that at around 5:30 p.m., an officer encountered a man who was attempting to fuel an ATV at the Delta gas station, located at 1513 Princeton Avenue.
The officer exited his patrol vehicle and attempted to stop the man on the ATV, police said. That’s when the man drove over the officer with the ATV and fled.
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Other responding officers briefly pursued the ATV but ended it for safety reasons, according to police.
Police said the officer who was struck was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Now the police are searching for the ATV rider, who is wanted for aggravated assault on a police officer.
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Ewing Police Department
Anyone with information as to his identity is asked to call the Ewing Police Department at 609-882-1313 or their anonymous tip line at 609-882-7530.
Harry’s Daughter in Jersey City will reopen next month after a fire forced its closure last year. Photo by Chris Fry/Jersey Digs.
One of Jersey City’s most beloved restaurants will finally reopen as Harry’s Daughter has set an official date for its relaunch.
The Caribbean-Irish fusion restaurant, located at 339 Communipaw Avenue, was forced to close last June after a devastating kitchen fire. Jersey Digs covered the restaurant’s opening way back in 2017, and it has since become a mainstay not only of Bergen Lafayette’s dining scene but also of Jersey City’s best and most unique restaurants.Hanging chairs at Harry’s Daughter in Jersey City. Photo by Chris Fry/Jersey Digs.
Harry’s Daughter will officially be returning to the landscape on June 5, reopening stronger, refreshed, and perfectly timed for summer. Owned by the husband-and-wife team Ria Ramkissoon and Alasdair Cotter, the restaurant will resume full operations with all the old favorites returning to the menu, plus a few surprises.
Patrons can look forward to a refreshed Caribbean beach bar atmosphere with Harry’s Daughter return, plus signature Trinidadian-inspired dishes and a backyard dining ideal for summer. The restaurant will also be rolling out a highly anticipated brunch service with the reopening.
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Harry’s Daughter can be followed on Instagram at the handle @harrysdaughterjc for further updates.
