Property taxes remain one of the biggest financial burdens for many New Jersey residents, especially older adults trying to stay in their homes. Programs like Stay NJ, along with ANCHOR and the Senior Freeze, are designed to ease that pressure, but understanding how they work and who benefits can be confusing. AARP has been advocating for stronger, more accessible relief, and for policies that truly meet the needs of residents.

Joining us now to break it all down are Katie Squires, Associate State Director of Advocacy at AARP, and Robert Rashkes, an AARP advocacy volunteer who has experienced this issue firsthand.