Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
St. Pete residents still getting giant water bills – with no relief: 'Just no sympathy'
Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help.
Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help.
Nearly $279M in Hillsborough's general fund flagged by Florida DOGE Task Force
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.
Florida lawmakers to discuss property tax proposals for potential 2026 ballot referendum
The push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to reduce or eliminate property taxes in Florida is picking up on Monday, with lawmakers talking about a list of proposals.
The push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to reduce or eliminate property taxes in Florida is picking up on Monday, with lawmakers talking about a list of proposals.
Proposals come forward as Florida lawmakers set to discuss potential property tax elimination, reduction
The discussion over the future of property taxes in Florida is getting louder, as lawmakers prepare to take on one of Governor Ron DeSantis' priorities.
The discussion over the future of property taxes in Florida is getting louder, as lawmakers prepare to take on one of Governor Ron DeSantis' priorities.
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.
Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Gold prices hit record highs: What that means for Tampa Bay area stores, investors
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Choosing between a Roth or a traditional 401(k)
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan interviewed financial planner and founder of Lakewater Advisory Dan Bennett about how to manage retirement accounts.
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan interviewed financial planner and founder of Lakewater Advisory Dan Bennett about how to manage retirement accounts.
Roth vs Traditional 401(k): Which one's right for you?
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with a financial planner about how people should be saving for retirement.
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with a financial planner about how people should be saving for retirement.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Making Cents with Walter Allen 9/12/25
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.
JPMorgan processed over $1B for Jeffrey Epstein despite internal concerns over sex offender status: report
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.