NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M

NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M

New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.

New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.

Gas prices dip in New Jersey, across nation

Gas prices dip in New Jersey, across nation

Gas prices have dipped in New Jersey and across the nation, and analysts say they expect the decline to continue.

Gas prices have dipped in New Jersey and across the nation, and analysts say they expect the decline to continue.

JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs

JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs

JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.

JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.

'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon

'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon

Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.

Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.

Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App

Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App

The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.

The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough

Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

People seek to extend summer vacation into September and beyond

People seek to extend summer vacation into September and beyond

The holiday weekend may be over, but that doesn’t mean people are leaving the Jersey shore. In fact, a lot of people are extending their stays, in some cases, permanently.

The holiday weekend may be over, but that doesn’t mean people are leaving the Jersey shore. In fact, a lot of people are extending their stays, in some cases, permanently.

US House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations

US House to investigate DeJoy possible campaign law violations

It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.

It’s not illegal to encourage employees to contribute to candidates, but it is illegal to reimburse them as a way of avoiding federal campaign contribution limits.

Jersey shore businesses hope for better Labor Day numbers to recoup from slow summer

Jersey shore businesses hope for better Labor Day numbers to recoup from slow summer

It’s been a Labor Day for the ages, because 2020 has not been easy. As the crowd soaks in the last days of the season, businesses are trying to make their last summer buck.

It’s been a Labor Day for the ages, because 2020 has not been easy. As the crowd soaks in the last days of the season, businesses are trying to make their last summer buck.

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19

Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19

According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.