Debt ceiling talks 'closer to an agreement,' stuck on work requirements for food aid
The US could default on its debt obligations by June 5 if lawmakers don't act in time.
The US could default on its debt obligations by June 5 if lawmakers don't act in time.
Government forcing Navy retirees to pay back up to $70K after system glitch
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Most affordable beach towns of 2023 revealed — and some are not where you'd think
With many people seeking the nearest beach to enjoy for a couple of days, people are also looking closely at the price tag that comes with those destinations.
With many people seeking the nearest beach to enjoy for a couple of days, people are also looking closely at the price tag that comes with those destinations.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Auto insurers plan further rate increases this year – Here's how you can get costs under control
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
New Bay area college graduates ready to enter workforce with promising signs from April jobs report
The April jobs report was released Friday, the same day Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida held graduations, officially welcoming a new wave of young men and women into the workforce.
The April jobs report was released Friday, the same day Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida held graduations, officially welcoming a new wave of young men and women into the workforce.
TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement
The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.
The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.
Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years
The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.
The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.
Feeding Tampa Bay works to keep up with record level of food insecurity
As the price of nearly everything keeps going up, it’s put everyday necessities out of reach for a lot of families in the Bay Area.
As the price of nearly everything keeps going up, it’s put everyday necessities out of reach for a lot of families in the Bay Area.
New JW Marriott Clearwater Beach adds to tourism and local economy
The JW Marriott Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has officially opened the doors for the new beachfront property.
The JW Marriott Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has officially opened the doors for the new beachfront property.
Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company
Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.
Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.
Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
You need to make this much money to be 'middle class' in Florida
How much money do you need to make to be considered "middle class" in Florida? Not only does it depend on which state you live in, but which city.
How much money do you need to make to be considered "middle class" in Florida? Not only does it depend on which state you live in, but which city.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
Tampa Bay area sees benefits as Florida becomes fastest growing state
Florida was the fastest-growing state in 2022, according to new data from the US Census Bureau. Many of those new residents are even coming to the Tampa Bay area.
Florida was the fastest-growing state in 2022, according to new data from the US Census Bureau. Many of those new residents are even coming to the Tampa Bay area.
Mega Millions numbers selected for Friday’s $414M jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.