Where is Your NJ Anchor Rebate Money? More Checks Went Out October 1

When will I get my New Jersey Anchor Rebate check?

That's the question many New Jersey residents are asking themselves lately.

Some NJ ANCHOR Rebate checks were sent out ahead of schedule

I told you back in mid-September that some checks were going out weeks ahead of schedule because of an improved filing and validation system.

Garden State residents were excited to get some much-needed tax-relief money, but many still reported they didn't receive their checks yet.

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An early batch of checks went to senior citizens

It seems the first batch went mostly to senior citizens. As of Friday, 352,000 checks had been sent out, totaling over $489 million, according to The Patch.

More checks were sent out October 1

More checks just went out (Wednesday, October 1) to NJ residents who are not yet senior citizens, the article says.

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Check your mailbox if you filed a paper application. If you filed your application online, you had the choice of a check being sent in the mail or directly deposited into your bank account.

Of the payments that went out yesterday, 251,000 paper checks were sent in the mail, worth over $372 million, and 101,000 were sent as direct deposit.

I'm surprised there were more paper checks than money being digitally sent, in a time when so many things have gone digital since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homeowners could get up to $1500

Eligible New Jersey homeowners could get up to $1,500, with eligible renters getting up to $450.

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How are you going to spend your "bonus" NJ ANCHOR Rebate money?

In speaking with family, friends, and co-workers, most are using it to help with bills. Some are stashing it in a savings account, and others are using it to have some fun.

For more information and to see if you're eligible, click here.