economy

At the end of last week, there was a great deal of talk about the horrible effects across the nation that would take place if the automatic federal budget cuts that were triggered by the sequester took effect.

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As gas prices continue to creep up, some New Jerseyans are worried we'll soon see $5 a gallon at the pump, like some places in California are seeing?

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It's no secret that many companies across the country and right here in New Jersey are looking to cut costs. In fact, many are changing the way they contribute to 401K plans in an effort to do so.

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During many of his major, high-profile speeches, Governor Chris Christie highlights the fact that he has reduced the size of government.

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2013 started strong for New Jersey homebuilders as they bounce back from the recession and Hurricane Sandy.

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The cost to clean up the damage left behind by Superstorm Sandy isn't cheap. No one knows that better than Ocean County officials, who are set to approve an emergency appropriation this week. It will be the third one since the storm hit back in October.

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Claims for unemployment are dropping sharply across the country. They are also going down in New Jersey after a big jump from Sandy.

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You almost always know, even before a Governor Chris Christie Budget Address is even over, what the Democrats are going to bash him on. Not this year.

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The spring is nearing and while many buyers will be out looking for a new home, they may not have many to look at. Impending home sales are up four and a half percent, nearly 10 percent above a year ago, but the supply of existing homes for sale has fallen for seven straight months.

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Garden State Democrats claim Governor Chris Christie did not present a plan to bring down New Jersey's highest in the nation property taxes during his budget address a few days ago, but Christie insists that's "nonsense."

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