American Airlines ends advantage miles program for basic economy fares
American Airlines has made a change that affects how millions of travelers earn rewards on its cheapest tickets — and now the airline is facing some backlash for it.
Social Security January payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security payments for millions of Americans are set to begin as we move into the new year.
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Florida named best state for paying credit card debt as shoppers buy last-minute gifts: WalletHub study
Less than 48 hours away from Christmas Day, several stores across Tampa were packed with people trying to finish off their gift lists.
Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
Florida could lose billions if SNAP errors aren’t fixed
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is federally funded but administered by the state. Errors occur when payments are calculated incorrectly, either too high or too low.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Powerball jackpot spikes to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.
Tampa City Council moves forward on first impact fee increase in 36 years, small developers concerned
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
Paramount–Skydance boosts hostile Warner Bros. Discovery bid with $40.4 billion equity financing guarantee
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Making Cents: December 19, 2025
FOX 13’s Walter Allen tries to make sense of the latest business, development and technologies in the Bay Area.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.5 billion ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize is up for grabs again after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.
Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
TECO customers call for lawsuit in petition with more than 7,000 signatures as bills surge
TECO customers say their power bills have reached a breaking point. An online petition is calling for a lawsuit against the public utility, accusing it of price gouging.
Keeping financial resolutions on track
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with Celine Pastore, founder of SimplePath Retirement, on some important financial goals heading into the new year.
Refocusing finances for 2026
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Celine Pastore, founder of SimplePath Retirement, on how you can start the new year off on the right foot financially.
Sports betting is delivering major cash for states — see what states are cashing in
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.