Financial Resources in Northeast New Jersey
Please refer to the following list of financial services in the Northeast New Jersey area (including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties) that focus on the financial needs of Boomers and older adults that have chosen to participate in the Senior Citizen's Guide to Northeast New Jersey.
Robert Giordano, Independent Insurance Agent
201-383-2204
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SAGE Eldercare
290 Broad Street
Summit, NJ 07901
908-273-5550
www.sageeldercare.org
— SAGE Eldercare mission is to support the independence, well-being and quality of life of older adults, their families and caregivers, through the provision of client-centered health, social and support services.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Timothy Jackson
Reverse Mortgage Consultant
East 80, Rte 4
Ste. 205
Paramus, NJ 07652
Toll Free: 800-912-5001, Cell: 973-879-8869, Direct: 201-556-4154
www.reversemortgageinvestment.com
— Reverse Mortgage - Let Your Home Work For You. If you are age 62 or older, a reverse mortgage lets you access the equity in your home and use the proceed to: pay off existing morgage; cover medical expenses; make home remodels or repair; eliminate credit card debt.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services • 1-888-379-0604
Go Direct®
800-333-1795 • www.GoDirect.org
— Seniors can prevent identity theft by switching to direct deposit, which eliminates the risk of stolen checks and forgeries. It’s also easier and more convenient than paper checks, because the payment goes straight into your bank account. It’s fast, easy and free to switch to direct deposit.
Internal Revenue Service - Federal Building
1-800-829-1040 • www.irs.ustreas.gov
Bergen County: 201-634-7052
Essex County: 973-808-0821
Hudson County: 201-332-9110
— Free Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA). Home-bound taxpayers can ask for a volunteer home visit.
Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance • 800-342-2397
Social Security Administration • 800-772-1213
Tax-Aid Program, Union County
Catholic Community Services: 908-497-3900
AARP – Westfield Community Center: 908-232-4759 (by appointment)
AARP – St. Helen’s Church: 908-232-1868 (by appointment)