Tag Archives: New Jersey

New Jersey Extends LIHEAP Deadline to May 28, 2010

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Michael Swayze

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs announced last week that the deadline for applying for benefits under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended to Friday, May 28, 2010. This allows families, burdened by outstanding … Continue reading →

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Earned Income Tax Credit & Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Michael Swayze

Tax season is upon us and free tax sites, VITA sites, have opened their doors. This year several tax credits have been expanded to help put as much as $6,000 in the pockets of low-income working families. In particular, the … Continue reading →

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33,000 New Jerseyans Losing Unemployment in Need of Help

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Michael Swayze

In the past week newsarticles have reported that nearly 33,000 New Jersey workers are exhausting their extended unemployment benefits. Although we are also hearing about a few positive economic indicators, one of the last one’s to improve is the unemployment … Continue reading →

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