Why rising mortgage rates are nothing to worry about

Mortgage rates may be on the rise, but now it's still a great time to refinance. Here's what you need to know before starting the refinancing process.

After 2018 red tide bloom, beach businesses concerned what new blooms could bring

Red tide is a major concern for those living on Florida’s West Coast and now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected low to medium levels of red tide algae off Pinellas County -- from Indian Rocks Beach all the way down to Fort De Soto.

Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021

Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.

How to protect your credit from fraud

Consumers can avoid public WiFi and not click on suspicious links to avoid fraud.

Here’s why you should (or shouldn’t) refinance your mortgage

Refinancing your mortgage can be a good idea, but it depends on your unique financial goals and the costs of refinancing.

The Black Wall Street app aims to build lost financial history

A nationwide tour for a new app called The Black Wall Street wrapped up with a stop in Tampa, and its founders said they hope to use the app to help build what was destroyed throughout history.

Walmart giving 740k smartphones to associates with new in-house app

Walmart is equipping thousands of its employees with free, new Samsung smartphones that come with a new in-house app to improve efficiency and customer service.

Is tornado damage covered by my home insurance policy?

Tornado damage can be devastating and you need to make sure you’re adequately covered from financial loss. Here’s what you need to know about your home insurance policy and tornado damage.

Refinancing your mortgage? This is how to get the best rate

With rates still hovering near record lows, these steps will help you secure the best mortgage refinance rate possible.

Ally Financial ends all overdraft fees, becomes first large bank to do so

It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.

How to determine the interest you pay on student loans

How much is student loan interest? Here's how to calculate the amount of interest you'll pay on your educational loans.

How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise

Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.