New Jersey lousy place to retire, study finds
New Jersey’s high taxes, cost of living and overall malaise are coming back to bite it among retirees, according to a survey released last week. • The Garden State ranks as the sixth-worst state to retire, Bankrate.com found. And it could have been worse if the personal finance website graded the states using only pocketbook issues.
“If it wasn’t for the family, I wouldn’t be here because the taxes are too high,” said Peggy Brocco, 68, of Manchester. “I’m in a senior development, and I pay $8,200 in (property) taxes.” (Diamond/Courier Post)
But who wouldn’t want to retire where it is crowded, dirt,y and for six months, too cold to sit outside and enjoy your morning coffee?
I am all ready retired and wouldn’t be able to pack all my junk to move from Ridgewood. And beside all my friends are still here t the Blog. even on April Fool’s day. I guess I’m just stuck.
My only complaint is inheritance and estate taxes in NJ which our out of state governor does not seem to care about. We are the worst in the USA.
and your certain you would get the democrats in the legislator to go along?
I feel the same way Dom. I guess we are both stuck here but then again there far worst places to be stuck in.
James, why not i know a fair amount of wealth dems.