economy

If you’ve noticed an uptick in beef prices at the grocery store, you’re not imagining it. In fact, since 2020, the cost of beef has steadily risen. But what’s driving

Population growth across the U.S. slowed to its weakest pace since the pandemic, but New Jersey moved against the trend, adding more than 41,000 residents in 2025.
New Jersey will raise its gas tax by 4.2 cents on Jan. 1. Drivers may notice slightly higher costs at the pump as 2026 begins.
The U.S. Mint officially ended penny production after 232 years. The coin, which cost nearly four cents to make, had become a costly symbol of waste.

New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to increase from $15.49 to $15.92 per hour for most employees starting in 2026. The 43-cent increase represents a nearly 3 percent rise over

Retailers are grappling with increasing costs from tariffs, but one major U.S. chain is managing to maintain low prices while boosting sales. Higher duties on imports are gradually hitting the

U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs in July, signaling a dramatic slowdown as recent tariff hikes and labor market revisions point to broader economic weakness. The unemployment rate rose to

President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, the White House announced in a press briefing, without specifying whether any exemptions will be

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing one million additional $1,400 payments to taxpayers who missed out on full or partial stimulus checks during the pandemic. The agency is distributing

New Jersey residents will pay more in taxes over their lifetimes than those in any other state, according to a recent study by Self Financial. The analysis, titled A Life