Older People Leave New Jersey

May 14, 2026, 08:50
USPolitics

Introduction

Many people aged 45 and older want to leave New Jersey. Life is too expensive for them.

Main Body

A survey asked 702 people about their lives. 35% of them want to move to another state. They say houses and taxes cost too much money. Electricity is also very expensive. New Jersey has a program called 'Stay NJ'. It gives money to older people for taxes. Governor Mikie Sherrill wants to change this program. He wants to give less money to people who earn a lot of money. This helps the state save money. Many older people also help sick family members for free. They want the government to give them tax money for this work. They also want to know more about how nursing homes spend money.

Conclusion

New Jersey has a problem. The state needs money, but older people need a cheaper place to live.

Learning

πŸ’° Talking about Money

In the text, we see words that describe how much things cost. To reach A2, you need to know the difference between expensive and cheap.

  • Expensive β†’ Costs a lot of money (High price)
  • Cheap β†’ Costs a little money (Low price)

Look at these patterns from the story:

  1. "Life is too expensive" β†’ Use too when the price is a problem.
  2. "A cheaper place to live" β†’ Use cheaper when comparing two things.

Common Money Words found here:

  • Taxes
  • Earn (to get money from work)
  • Save (to keep money for later)
  • Spend (to give money to buy things)

Vocabulary Learning

many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:Many people attended the event.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:There were many people in the park.
want (v.)
to desire
Example:I want a new book.
to (prep.)
used to indicate direction or purpose
Example:I am going to the store.
move (v.)
to change location
Example:They decided to move to a new city.
state (n.)
a region or country
Example:New Jersey is a state.
houses (n.)
buildings for living
Example:The houses on the street are old.
taxes (n.)
money paid to government
Example:Taxes are used to fund public services.
money (n.)
currency or funds
Example:She saved some money.
expensive (adj.)
cost a lot
Example:That watch is expensive.
cheap (adj.)
cost little
Example:These shoes are cheap.
save (v.)
to keep for future use
Example:You can save money by buying in bulk.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:He will help me with the homework.
free (adj.)
without cost
Example:The event is free for everyone.
family (n.)
group of related people
Example:She lives with her family.
work (n.)
activity that gives income
Example:He has a job at the office.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government passed a new law.
know (v.)
to be aware
Example:I know the answer.
home (n.)
place where you live
Example:She returned home after school.
place (n.)
a particular area
Example:Find a quiet place to study.
live (v.)
to reside
Example:They live in a small town.
less (adj.)
smaller amount
Example:He has less money than before.
more (adj.)
greater amount
Example:She needs more time.
another (adj.)
one more of the same type
Example:Can I have another cup of coffee?
new (adj.)
recently made
Example:They bought a new car.
older (adj.)
past a certain age
Example:Older people often need help.
sick (adj.)
ill
Example:He is sick today.
nursing (adj.)
relating to nursing care
Example:The nursing home is well managed.
spend (v.)
to use money
Example:She spends money on groceries.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation
Example:The problem is solved.
need (v.)
to require
Example:I need a new phone.