Downtown Lakeland 'parklets' will expand outdoor seating along Kentucky Ave.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
More Macy’s stores will permanently close this year
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Interest rates expected to rise in January, expert says
Interest rates are expected to increase in January, according to one expert. Here's why he says homeowners should refinance now.
Interest rates are expected to increase in January, according to one expert. Here's why he says homeowners should refinance now.
Average home insurance rates are rising faster than inflation — and they're not likely to slow down
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
Average home insurance costs rose 11.4% between 2017 and 2020, outpacing inflation and driving up the price of homeownership for Americans across the country.
Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
Today's mortgage rates slip lower for 30- and 20-year terms | Jan. 5, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 5, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 5, 2022, which are a mixed bag compared to yesterday.
Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Incoming tech companies may get prime downtown St. Pete real estate under new plan
A new proposal would have the city of St. Petersburg sell a block of city-owned land, just a stone's throw from Tropicana Field, to make way for a 10-story office complex to house two companies relocating to the Sunshine State.
A new proposal would have the city of St. Petersburg sell a block of city-owned land, just a stone's throw from Tropicana Field, to make way for a 10-story office complex to house two companies relocating to the Sunshine State.
What can you use a personal loan for?
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
Learn what a personal loan is, how to get one, and some common personal loan uses.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
New year, new low rates: 30-year mortgage rates slide, other rates hold | Jan. 3, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
30-year mortgage refinance rates dip slightly to start 2022 | Jan. 3, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 3, 2022, which are largely unchanged from last week.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
How to get a personal loan
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or for any other reason, here’s what you need to know.
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or for any other reason, here’s what you need to know.
Graduates can save more money than ever as fixed student loan refinance rates set record low
Fixed student loan refinance rates set a new record low during the week of Dec. 13, which means that borrowers have the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments, pay off their loans faster and save more money on their college debt.
Fixed student loan refinance rates set a new record low during the week of Dec. 13, which means that borrowers have the opportunity to reduce their monthly payments, pay off their loans faster and save more money on their college debt.