Tax experts are encouraging people to file their returns early this season while taking full advantage of tax credits and deductions available for the 2025 tax year.

A young couple thought they had found their dream home in Jacksonville, but they soon found themselves in a rental scam nightmare when they learned a week after they moved into the house that the Facebook Marketplace listing was fake.

Nine months after announcing that he was looking to sell his beloved Intuition Ale Works brewery, owner and founder Ben Davis shared an updated post on Facebook, saying “the right buyer never came” and the eatery will be closing in April after more than 15 years in Jacksonville.

A fan-favorite grocery chain has just surpassed Florida’s very own Publix brand of stores, according to the latest report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Byron Donalds, Florida Representative and GOP candidate for governor endorsed by President Donald Trump, recently discussed key issues shaping the state’s future, including immigration enforcement, property taxes, and vaccination policies.

A new study from online real estate company Zillow lists Jacksonville as one of the most favorable markets for homebuyers in the U.S.

If your grocery bill feels higher every week, you’re not imagining it. Food prices remain stubbornly high, and for busy families, convenience often comes with a cost. The good news? You don’t need extreme couponing or extra store trips to save real money.

Prices remain high, interest rates haven’t come down much, and more families are struggling to keep up with car payments. That makes staying on budget more important than ever. Consumer Reports says a little preparation and patience can go a long way in protecting your finances.

If you’re feeling a little sticker shock after the holidays, you’re not alone. January is usually a quieter month for sales but there are still smart ways to save if you know where to look. Consumer Reports breaks down the best deals you can expect this month.

From a botched refrigerator installation to complaints filed against a landlord for awful living conditions. Here are the top 10 I-Team and Addressing Affordability stories of 2025.

Last-minute Christmas dinner shopping was in full swing Wednesday morning.

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months.

Consumer Reports’ experts share tips on thrifting for the best deals on home goods and electronics, and the inside scoop on which used items to skip.

While in the rush, you want to keep yourself and your newly purchased items safe from people who might be looking to ruin your holiday experience.

Stressed from the holidays? Tired of the crowds? Over the cold? A new survey shows 92% of Americans plan to travel next year, but with airfares and hotel costs on the rise, scoring a deal can feel impossible.

Consumer Reports rounded up some of its top pet gifts that are perfect for everything from winter walks to warm cuddles on the couch.

A Jacksonville family says they are spending the holidays in a home ripped apart after discovering that a roof installed through their insurance company years ago was allegedly never done correctly.

A new Consumer Reports investigation found that some squishy fidget toys can break open, and what’s inside may irritate kids’ skin, or even cause chemical burns.

The holiday season isn’t just about spreading cheer, scammers are spreading fear. The FTC reports consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud last year, with more than 2.6 million reports filed. The top ways scammers strike? Email, phone calls, and text messages. A new Pew Research study finds 73 percent of Americans have experienced some form of online scam.

Consumer Reports says many popular tech gifts from smartwatches to smart-home devices offer basic features for free but may keep their most useful tools behind paid plans. That’s why it’s worth considering if you’re you giving them a cool gift that’ll cost them later, and are you willing to cover those subscription fees, and if so for how long?

The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to hit a record $900 per person this year. Research shows the “thrill of the deal” can lead to emotional spending and regret. From “buy now, pay later” plans that can hurt your credit to “limited-time offers” that are hard to resist. How do you shop smarter, not spend harder?

Instacart shoppers may be paying very different prices for the exact same groceries — even when they live in the same neighborhood. A new Consumer Reports investigation found that the company has been running AI-assisted pricing experiments across several major grocery chains, and in some cases, the discrepancies were significant.

Friends make life richer, but sometimes, it’s our wallets that pay the price. A new survey shows Gen Z and millennials are spending hundreds each month just to stay connected.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how we work or create. It’s now changing how we manage our money. A new survey by Empower finds that nearly half of Americans — 47 percent — feel more comfortable using A.I. for financial decisions than they did just a year ago. But can you really trust a chatbot with your savings, your retirement, or your future?