New Jersey
Nationwide ranking of retirement cities shows New Jersey is going to cost you
Gen X Retirement: 45% Face Shortfalls
Retirement is supposed to be a golden phase, but for many Gen Xers it might not be.
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Financial publication WalletHub ranked nearly 180 cities to see which ones were the best places for retirees. And it seems that people might want to retire in any number of places other than New Jersey.
Jersey City and Newark were the two New Jersey cities listed in the ranking, in the 156th and 178th positions respectively. The ranking considered 45 metrics that included cost of living, tax laws, health care and availability of recreational activities. Both New Jersey cities scored particularly poorly in the benchmarks regarding affordability.
That is consistent with a previous WalletHub ranking of states, which placed the Garden State in second to last place as a retirement location, mostly because of affordability issues.
On the other hand, Florida took the cake, with Orlando and Miami ranking in the first two positions. The lack of estate, inheritance and state income tax along with a plethora of recreational activities and centers for seniors makes these two cities an ideal place for retirees, the ranking says.
Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and St. Petersburg were three other Florida cities that ranked in the top ten positions for similar reasons.
According to the ranking, both neighboring New York City and Philadelphia offer better conditions for retirees. While New York ranked as the least affordable, it scored high in the quality of life and recreation benchmarks. Philadelphia boasted a higher score in terms of affordability, recreational activities, quality of life and health care.
Here’s how some U.S. places ranked:
Overall Rank
City
Affordability
Activities
Quality of Life
Health Care
1
Orlando, FL
9
16
74
35
2
Miami, FL
56
2
89
27
3
Minneapolis, MN
93
7
79
6
32
Philadelphia, PA
124
33
64
45
36
San Francisco, CA
173
1
41
78
47
Jacksonville, FL
10
126
77
123
80
Honolulu, HI
180
14
2
61
115
Buffalo, NY
133
45
107
120
131
New Haven, CT
150
139
144
1
135
New York, NY
182
19
27
76
139
Yonkers, NY
177
65
55
14
156
Jersey City, NJ
172
90
63
59
175
Bridgeport, CT
175
154
153
19
178
Newark, NJ
159
87
163
118
182
San Bernardino, CA
126
172
172
172
Do you have a secret spot in your home where you hide your valuables?
Do you think that it’s very safe and a would-be burglar wouldn’t think to check?
Unfortunately, that spot may not be as safe as you would hope. Burglars have a few spots in your home they will check first after they break in, and it very well may be your “super safe secret spot.”
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Do you hide things in your sock or underwear drawer?
It may be a good way to hide things from your kids, but obviously, a burglar is going to check there first.
Keep Scrolling to Find Out The Other 9 Places
How Common is Burglary in New Jersey
The majority of crimes in New Jersey are property crimes like burglary and vehicle theft. In 2021, NJ residents reported 103,761 property crimes.
This breaks down to a property crime rate of 11 crimes per 1,000 residents.
Though this crime rate is below the national average, you still have a 1-in-89 chance of becoming a victim of property crime. Criminals in New Jersey often target homes to steal electronics, jewelry, and other expensive items.
Reconsider Where You Are Hiding Your Valuables
I hope you are never the victim of a burglary, but if you are, at least you can make it a little harder for a crook to find your valuables.
Reader’s Digest recently talked with Chris McGoey of McGoey Security Consulting and Robert Siciliano, a security analyst with Hotspot Shield.
Using information from these two experts, the magazine determined that these are the 10 spots burglars are most likely to check.
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10 ‘Secret Spots’ Burglars Check First When Invading New Jersey Homes
Gallery Credit: Eddie Davis
Local Favorites: Top 10 Atlantic City Casino Restaurants
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ATLANTIC CITY (WABC) — A mom from New Jersey brought home more than flowers for Mother’s Day, raking in a jackpot worth over a hundred thousand dollars at a casino in Atlantic City over the holiday weekend.
Jacqueline B, a mom from Toms River, NJ, placed a $5 bet on a Dragon Link slot machine at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday.
She hit the jackpot, winning $101,566.53 to be exact.
The jackpot paid out $101,566.
Jacqueline hasn’t yet revealed how she plans to spend her newfound cash.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, May 9 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $47 million ($21.0 million cash option).
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing are 15, 41, 46, 47, and 56, with Powerball number 22. The Power Play number is 2.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
No one won the Powerball jackpot.
When is the next drawing of the Powerball?
The next Powerball drawing is Monday. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?
In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw.
What does it cost to play Powerball?
Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.
Are you a Powerball winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.
Winners can drop off their claim form and winning ticket in person at the New Jersey Lottery office where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.
To find a lottery retalier, you can search the NJ lotto website.
What is the Powerball payout?
The complete guide to winnings is:
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The overall odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million.
How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?
Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.
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