Seminole Hard Rock takes a chance on reopening

With a roll of the dice, Hard Rock Tampa reopened to the public after two months, bringing 2,000 employees back into work for the first time since March 20.

Stocks flounder on recovery concerns after coronavirus jobless claims near 39M

U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.

Who is responsible for debt after divorce?

“What’s mine is yours” takes on a new meaning when debt is divvied up in a divorce.

What is a debt validation letter?

Take this important step if a debt collector comes knocking.

4 mortgage refinancing mistakes that can cost you money

With mortgages rates in decline, millions of Americans are mulling over a mortgage refinancing deal. When the light turns “green”, avoid these mortgage refinancing mistakes

Stocks rally as more states reopen economies

U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.

What is earnest money when buying a home?

Home sellers want this show of good faith before they take their house off the market.

6 mortgage myths debunked

With mortgage rates in decline, more Americans will try to land a new home at a great deal or refinance an existing one. Along the way, watch out for these “mortgage myths."

McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections

Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.

Pinellas County gives breweries permission to open

Leaders in Pinellas County have given the green light for breweries to reopen -- with restrictions, of course. 

Stocks reverse course as investors take profits

U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.

Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.

Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now

If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.

Charge card vs. credit card: What's the difference?

Credit and charge cards have their similarities, but they actually have more differences. Getting to know those differences can steer you toward a better choice of plastic down the road.