Florida homeowners, businesses to see higher electric bills in January
State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.
State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.
These US states are raising minimum wage in 2023, with 4 above $15
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
Plastics company to bring more than 500 jobs, builds up Pasco County as manufacturing hub
A plastics company will soon hire more than 500 people and grow Pasco County’s manufacturing hold in the Tampa Bay area.
A plastics company will soon hire more than 500 people and grow Pasco County’s manufacturing hold in the Tampa Bay area.
More Americans getting a second job as high inflation rages
High inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle.
High inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle.
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.
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.
IRS warns Americans about $600 threshold to report Venmo, Cash App payments
Venmo and PayPal are required to report business transactions above $600 to the IRS.
Venmo and PayPal are required to report business transactions above $600 to the IRS.
Senate moves to avert rail strike; bill heads to Biden's desk for signature
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
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.
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.
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.
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Woman wins $264,838 Michigan Lottery prize 5 years after winning $4 million
A St. Clair County woman won $264,838 from the Michigan Lottery five years after she won $4 million.
A St. Clair County woman won $264,838 from the Michigan Lottery five years after she won $4 million.
$2.5 billion unclaimed in Florida: Check if some belongs to you
Orlando and Miami have the most cash waiting to be claimed in the Holiday Money Hunt.
Orlando and Miami have the most cash waiting to be claimed in the Holiday Money Hunt.
Here's how much you need to make to buy a home in these popular Florida cities
The typical homebuyer now needs to make $107,000 annually to afford the "typical" U.S. home according to a new report by Redfin.
The typical homebuyer now needs to make $107,000 annually to afford the "typical" U.S. home according to a new report by Redfin.
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.
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.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
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.
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.
With holidays approaching, inflation forces shifts in gift budgets
Two major indicators of inflation are showing slight improvements, according to recent reports, including one released Tuesday.
Two major indicators of inflation are showing slight improvements, according to recent reports, including one released Tuesday.
Why cryptocurrency experts, investors are not dissuaded by the fall of FTX
With the recent collapse of FTX, the “crypto-star” appears to be fading. But those who know this financial arena say it's not the end. Not by a long shot.
With the recent collapse of FTX, the “crypto-star” appears to be fading. But those who know this financial arena say it's not the end. Not by a long shot.