Money Monday: Cookout prices
It’s Money Monday, and we’re looking at Memorial Day spending trends. The cost of many cookout staples is up more than 4% compared to this time last year.
Bahama Breeze shuts down Daytona Beach, Gainesville locations amid chain-wide cuts
Bahama Breeze has abruptly closed 15 of its restaurants nationwide this week, including locations in Daytona Beach and Gainesville, as the chain shifts focus to better-performing sites.
Moody’s strips US of top credit rating: What the downgrade means for your wallet
Moody’s has downgraded the US credit rating for the first time, citing rising debt and political dysfunction. Here’s what the move means for your wallet, interest rates, and the broader economy.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Florida man turns $20 into $1 million after buying winning lottery ticket
Douglas Marby, 63, purchased a $20 Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off ticket during a trip to a Circle K along N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, and won a prize of $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.
Money Monday: Negotiating fees
On this segment of Money Monday, financial planner Joe Bert, CFP®, AIF® and Founder of Certified Financial Group, Inc., explains whether there’s room for credit card, dealership fees negotiations.
Can money buy love?
More couples are seeing red, and it has nothing to do with love. Instead, it has everything to do with their checking accounts. Reports show that breaking up is hard to do, especially when money is involved.
Who owns America’s debt? What to know amid an uncertain economic outlook
Foreign countries hold trillions in U.S. government debt through Treasuries. But recent market volatility and tariffs have raised concerns about a global sell-off — and what that could mean for Americans.
U.S. Treasury: DOGE doesn't deny deficit
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has now saved taxpayers more than $150 billion so far, but new date shows that DOGE hasn't made a dent in the deficit because of increased spending. The treasury department reports that spending is up more than $139 billion in the first three months of this yea. The federal government has borrowed $41 million more during that period than last year. Democrats are now questioning where DOGE is adding to the deficit by making cuts that later end up being overturned by the courts.
How to weather a financial storm in the U.S.
Despite the ongoing trade war battle between the U.S. and China, some economists on Wall Street are now downgrading their predictions for a recession this year. But, as we know, it's still a tough time for any Americans given their rising cost of living. FOX 35's Heather Sullivan is asking the experts how to weather a financial storm.
Experts: Don't wait to file your taxes
Eric Steffy, founder & CEO of Federal Solutions Support, joins FOX 35 to talk about tax day fears as the deadline to file approaches. A recent study found that 35% of people fear not having enough money to pay on Tax Day, while 22% worry about making a mathematical mistake, and 20% are concerned about identity theft. In addition, the study found that nearly 1 in 3 people would rather do jury duty than their taxes.
Money Monday: Picking the right savings account
Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman shares how to choose the best savings plan.
Stock market today: Dow and S&P 500 continue decline amid Trump tariffs
The Dow dropped for second day in a row as President Donald Trump’s tariffs rock global markets.
Florida’s orange juice industry faces decline amid consumer shifts, climate challenges
Orange juice consumption has plummeted over 50% since 2000, with Florida’s orange crop facing a 30% decline for the 2024-2025 season, new data shows.
Florida House committee approves bill tightening rules for ballot initiatives
A Florida House committee on Wednesday approved a controversial ballot-initiative measure that would impose new requirements on gathering, submitting and validating petition signatures and increase penalties for wrongdoing.
Florida House Speaker proposes sales tax cut, sparking budget debate
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state’s sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion a year.
Payment app etiquette: Things to know
Dannie Fowler, certified etiquette and image consultant, shares vital tips to ensure smooth and respectful transactions when using payment apps with friends and family.
Ways to make passive income
What is passive income and what are ways to create it? Bankrate Investing Analyst James Royal explains.
Florida citrus industry sees small boost, but historic decline continues
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season.
Florida lawmakers back bill to exempt trainees from minimum wage
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.