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Poverty Spreading To New Jersey's Suburbs [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000

More children are living in poverty in every corner of the Garden State, including the wealthiest counties.

Federal Reserve Uncertain About Ending Stimulus [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:15:50 +0000

The Federal Reserve right now is debating whether its economic stimulus program should continue or be curtailed, and their decision may have a deep impact on growth.

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Fed Considered Slowing Pace of Bond Purchases

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:28 +0000

Several Federal Reserve policymakers this month favored slowing the Fed's efforts to maintain record-low long-term interest rates as early as summer -- if the economy showed strong and sustained growth. But those officials appeared at odds over what evidence would demonstrate such gains.

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NJ Becoming More Business Friendly, Says CEOs [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:09 +0000

Against the backdrop of a still-struggling economy, New Jersey continues to make improvements in the eyes of CEOs over the past year both as a place to do business and expand their businesses, according to the newly-released 2013 C-Suite Survey conducted by the Rutgers University Bloustein School.

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How Much Does A Family Of Four Cost In NJ? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:55 +0000

A new Gallup poll finds many Americans think a family of four needs about $58,000 a year to get by in their community, but most New Jerseyans believe the total should be a lot higher.

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NJ Business Leaders Feeling Optimistic

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:39:16 +0000

Garden State CEOs think things have gotten better in New Jersey and they expect the trend to continue. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers has released its 2013 C-Suite survey today. Against the backdrop of a still-struggling economy, business leaders still think the state is making improvements.

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Motorists Pay More At The Pump [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:20 +0000

You may have noticed, you're paying a little more at the gas pumps in New Jersey.

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Christie And Budget Analyst $800 Million Apart On Revenues [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:23:02 +0000

The top budget expert with the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services (OLS) says there could be a two-year State Budget shortfall of almost $1 billion.

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Cautiously Optimistic Outlook For Economy [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:43 +0000

Amidst all of the doom and gloom there are some positive prediction for our economy, especially in housing and some job fields.

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Unemployed Older Workers Continue to Struggle [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:40 +0000

Stuck in their 50s, older workers in America stay jobless longer and have more trouble rejoining the workforce than their younger counterparts.

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