5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 9

Here is a list of 5 things you need to know today:

1. Another Sunny Winter Day: According to the National Weather Sevice, this Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 42 degrees and a north wind at 6 mph becoming south. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 33 degrees and a south wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west.

2. Praying for a Job: So you're looking for a job. Got your business card ready? Check. LinkedIn profile updated? Check. Resume cleaned-up? Check. Have you been to church? Click to see how local are also helping people find jobs.

3. Tax Season: The income tax filing season has begun and important tax documents should be arriving in mailboxes soon. Even though returns are not due until April, filers can make tax time easier on themselves with an early start. Click here for the Internal Revenue Service’s top 10 tips to ensure a smooth tax-filing process.

4. Toll Relief: Miffed about the ? There’s relief – for some. New Jersey drivers may be able to take advantage of a few different discounts at toll plazas on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Click for details.

5. Rate It! Did you have a great experience at a local restaurant this weekend? Was the food delicious and service impecible? Or maybe you recieved great customer service at a local shop? Give them some props by visiting their listing on the Rumson-Fair Haven Patch and give them a good rating. It is easy and takes minutes. Click here to find your favorite local business.