Making Cents with Walter Allen
FOX 13?s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week?s business, economic and technology news.
FOX 13?s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week?s business, economic and technology news.
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Debt and divorce: Credit card balances driving marital breakdowns, survey finds
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
Making Cents with Walter Allen
FOX 13?s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week?s business, economic and technology news.
FOX 13?s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week?s business, economic and technology news.
Debt collection calls soaring in Florida
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company
Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes.
Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes.
Saving up for your dream retirement destination
FOX 13's Matt McClellan talked with financial planner and founder of Simple Path Retirement Celine Pastore about building a budget around retirement plans.
FOX 13's Matt McClellan talked with financial planner and founder of Simple Path Retirement Celine Pastore about building a budget around retirement plans.
Best places to retire
FOX 13's Matt McClellan talked with financial planner and founder of Simple Path Retirement Celine Pastore about the best places to retire as Tampa was just named 5th best in the nation for its affordability and quality of life.
FOX 13's Matt McClellan talked with financial planner and founder of Simple Path Retirement Celine Pastore about the best places to retire as Tampa was just named 5th best in the nation for its affordability and quality of life.
Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Making Cents
FOX 13?s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week?s business, economic and technology news.
FOX 13?s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week?s business, economic and technology news.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.