Lucid Vending machines offer locally made products

Vending machines popping up around Tampa Bay are offering new choices for customers and the companies that fill them.

Biden meets with CEOs, business leaders to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Biden met with the CEOs of Walt Disney and Columbia Sportswear, and other business leaders, to discuss his COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

How hurricane season can impact your home & auto insurance, according to an expert

Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Warren buckles down on student loan forgiveness, says Biden 'has the power to cancel student loan debt'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on President Joe Biden to cancel student debt using his executive authority. Here's what we know about student debt discharges so far, including alternative repayment plan options. (iStock)

Millennial, Gen Z graduates plan to lower student loan payments with refinancing, survey finds

A new survey found that young student loan borrowers are exploring their repayment options, such as a student loan refinance loan, as the federal forbearance period comes to an end. Here's why that may be a smart move.

Company mandates may not change made-up minds about vaccines

Get the COVID-19 vaccine, undergo weekly testing, or risk termination. It's a new reality for millions of Americans.

Revolving credit balances reach pre-pandemic levels: Here's how to pay off credit card debt

The amount of debt that Americans are carrying has increased, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic spending habits. See how you can pay down credit card debt without having to significantly cut your spending habits.

Biden administration extends $1B of additional student loan debt forgiveness

The Department of Education has issued another round of student debt forgiveness as part of the closed school discharge program. See if you qualify for a loan discharge, and learn about your alternative loan repayment programs.

Car insurance 'age tax' could impact two generations, study finds

Baby Boomers and Gen Zers pay a higher – and possibly unjustified – average monthly car insurance premium, in part because of supposed "age tax," according to a new study.

GoDaddy stops service for Texas anti-abortion group's whistleblower website

Web hosting provider GoDaddy told the anti-abortion group that they had 24 hours to move to another provider, saying the website that allowed users to report violations of Texas' restrictive abortion law violated their terms of service.

Dollar store chains are leading retail store openings in US: report

Three of the country’s leading dollar store retail chains – Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – are opening up more stores than most big-box retailers in 2021, according to data from Coresight Research.

Some of the best home improvement loans of 2021

Home improvement loans are one way to fund home projects or repairs without using your property as collateral to secure the debt.