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New Jersey

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New Jersey, often referred to as the "Garden State," brings all kinds of personality to the Tri-State area. With easy access to New York City, the Jersey Shore and all kinds of beautiful greenspace, it truly has so much to offer the people that call it home.

There are amazing restaurants all over the state, and New Jersey's residents come from a wide variety of cultures and ethnicities that put a huge emphasis on the importance of food.

Anyone considering a move to New Jersey who has only flown into Newark airport is in for quite a surprise. Despite being one of the smallest states in terms of land area, New Jersey is notable for its wide variety of landscapes and communities. The state boasts a significant stretch of coastal areas, rolling hills and small mountains, plenty of farmland and a wide plethora of small urban centers to consider when looking for a place to live or having a great day out with friends or family.

Inland, the state features the Pine Barrens, a large area of coastal plain with unique ecology and forestry. The northern part of the state becomes more mountainous with the Highlands and the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region - including the Appalachian trail - which offers scenic vistas and outdoor recreational activities.

New Jersey is also an industrial powerhouse and a major transportation corridor, with a vast network of highways, railroads, and ports that facilitate commerce throughout the region. The state has major pharmaceutical, life sciences, financial services, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and transportation and logistic sectors, which means its jobs base is excellent and powers the nation's 10th largest economy.

Some of New Jersey's cities, such as Jersey City and Hoboken, are bustling with their own distinct character, while its suburbs are known for their affluence and high quality of life. The state is home to numerous institutions of higher education, including Princeton University, and has a rich history that dates back to the colonial era.

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Episode 8: Jake Barber - The Expat Finance Expert Returns

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Episode 6: Jake Barber - Expat Finance Expert and Lifelong Expat

Episode 6: Jake Barber - Expat Finance Expert and Lifelong Expat

Jake Barber is an expat finance expert and the founder and principal of SJB Global. A lifelong expat currently living in Marbella, Spain, Jake has vast experience helping expats from the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries manage their finances while living abroad. Get a primer on what you need to know both before and after you move abroad!

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