Florida's gas prices continue to fall, dropping 30 cents in 3 weeks

Gas prices in Florida are continuing to drop, plunging 30 cents in just the past three weeks. A gallon of gas is now averaging $3.27 in the Sunshine State, but 11 states have gas prices below $3.

House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions

If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.

Florida seniors have the worst medical debt in the US, report says

Inflation is crushing the wallets of millions of Americans, but seniors on a fixed income are feeling the brunt of it as they pay medical bills.

Gas prices drop as Floridians hit the road for Thanksgiving

Gasoline prices are dropping as Florida drivers hit the road for one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The average price at the pump fell 10 cents from last week and is expected to continue to decline, as about 2.7 million Floridians are expected to drive for Thanksgiving.

Economists monitor for troubles with homeowners, foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires

Interest rates are still high as Americans deal with crushing inflation and a cooling housing market. Economists are watching for trouble with homeowners and foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires. 

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report

Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.

Aldi matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices

From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.

US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002

The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.

Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu

Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.

IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023

The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.

Tampa Bay area posts highest inflation rate, above national average

Inflation continued to soar in September in the Tampa Bay area, with the region posting the highest inflation rate out of any major metro area and well above the national average.

Small business emergency loan program launched for businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is launching the “small business emergency bridge loan program,” where businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian can apply for a one-term, 0% interest loan of up to $50,000.

Social security recipients to receive historic increase as inflation rises

The historic cost-of-living adjustment to social security benefits means 70 million Americans will have a better chance to keep up with inflation. 

Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.