ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
Meet the world’s richest man (Hint: It’s not Elon Musk)
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.
Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.
Millions could lose SNAP benefits as stricter rules take effect
Starting this week, SNAP – the federal program that helps low-income families buy groceries – is enforcing new eligibility requirements.
Starting this week, SNAP – the federal program that helps low-income families buy groceries – is enforcing new eligibility requirements.
These states are the worst at budgeting, survey finds
WalletHub is out with a new report showing the states with the best and worst budgeters.
WalletHub is out with a new report showing the states with the best and worst budgeters.
Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.
Florida's new tax holiday expands to all guns and ammo
Florida shoppers are getting another round of tax-free savings, this time on outdoor gear. Beginning Monday, the state’s new sales tax holiday applies to hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.
Florida shoppers are getting another round of tax-free savings, this time on outdoor gear. Beginning Monday, the state’s new sales tax holiday applies to hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
Americans fight back against growing 'guilt tipping' pressure at digital checkout screens
Consumers now reluctantly tip $24 monthly compared to previous $450 annual spending on excessive tips.
Consumers now reluctantly tip $24 monthly compared to previous $450 annual spending on excessive tips.
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.
Unemployment up as employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
Trump's credit card rate caps could save Americans $100B per year, research says
Vanderbilt University published a paper suggesting that banks may remain profitable with President Donald Trump’s credit card rate cap, earning profits with a 15% cap while maintaining rewards programs.
Vanderbilt University published a paper suggesting that banks may remain profitable with President Donald Trump’s credit card rate cap, earning profits with a 15% cap while maintaining rewards programs.
St. Pete leaders to vote on utility rate increase to pay for infrastructure projects
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take their final vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to help fund major infrastructure improvements.
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take their final vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to help fund major infrastructure improvements.
List of jobs eligible for 'no tax on tips' deduction
The list of occupations unveiled by the Treasuring Department include bartenders, wait staff, musicians, DJs and more.
The list of occupations unveiled by the Treasuring Department include bartenders, wait staff, musicians, DJs and more.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
Here's what a $1.4B Powerball jackpot would pay in your state
If you beat the odds and win the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday, the amount of money you get will depend on where you live.
If you beat the odds and win the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday, the amount of money you get will depend on where you live.
'Workers over Billionaires': Protests erupt nationwide on Labor Day
From Boston to Chicago, Austin to Los Angeles, thousands of people joined protests on Labor Day as part of the "Workers Over Billionaires" day of action.
From Boston to Chicago, Austin to Los Angeles, thousands of people joined protests on Labor Day as part of the "Workers Over Billionaires" day of action.
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.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion: Here's what to do if you win
It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.
It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.
Powerball jackpot soars to $815 million for Wednesday; 7th largest ever
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.