Money Matters: Door is still open for more stimulusVIDEO: The door is still open for another stimulus.
Cancel this, Save that: Quick financial moves to save you moneyFiling for unemployment and looking for a new job are ways to keep money coming in, but what about the money you have now?
Trump signs extension of COVID-relief fund for businessesPresident Donald Trump has signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus, The legislation extends the June 3...
JEA scam alert: Utility will NEVER ask you to pay with gift cardJEA is warning of an ongoing scam threatening to cut off a customer’s service if they don’t pay immediately.
Pandemic, social unrest spark surge in gun, ammunition salesOwner of local sportsman outlet says it’s been a challenge getting firearm inventory with it cycling out faster than usual.
Do’s and don’ts of fighting medical billsPast-due medical bills are the reason 59% of Americans are contacted by a debt collector.
MONEY MATTERS: Number of Americans buying homes makes biggest monthly leap in historyNearly half the U.S population without a job and other stories from the Money Matters Report.
Deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program is TuesdayBusinesses looking to take advantage of the federally backed Paycheck Protection Program need to act quickly. The deadline to apply for the forgivable loan is Tuesday.
Microsoft to permanently close nearly all physical storesMicrosoft says it is permanently closing nearly all of its physical stores around the world. Like other retailers, the software and computing giant had to temporarily clo...
Winn-Dixie denies it is dumping ‘Dixie'Within hours of TMZ reporting that Winn-Dixie was considering changing the name it’s used for more than 100 years, a spokesman for Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers...
Florida’s much-touted pay raise leaves experienced teachers feeling ignoredThe I-TEAM found at least half of the full-time teachers in Florida would qualify for a pay raise under a new funding measure signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. But those who w...
These companies laid off thousands of employees this week The effects of the coronavirus are still battering the economy, despite small signs of a turnaround.
DeSantis: Florida will crack down on bars, restaurants not social distancingGov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday said the state would begin cracking down on restaurants and bars that don’t follow guidelines limiting the number of people inside the estab...
Economists to revise Florida general revenue estimate in AugustA panel of economists will meet in August to revise estimates of state general revenue, according to calendar published Friday.
Florida hotel tax revenues plunge amid pandemicState and local tax revenues from hotels will drop an estimated $1.3 billion this year in Florida because of the coronavirus-driven reduction in travel.
‘Painful’ health care vetoes predicted for Florida budgetGov. Ron DeSantis’ vow this week to make deep cuts in the new state budget has health-care advocates and lawmakers on edge.
Simple tips to keep your electric bills from skyrocketingThe experts at Consumer Reports share some simple tips to keep your utility bills down without sacrificing comfort.
Georgia jobless rate falls in May as some return to workGeorgia’s jobless rate fell to 9.7% in May from 12.6% in April as nearly 150,000 workers reported being back on the job.
Florida gets 86,000 jobless claims, as numbers trend downEconomic reopening efforts across Florida were reflected Thursday in a report on initial unemployment claims, which fell last week below six figures for the first time si...
Consumer Reports: Here’s how to tame your tech budgetThere’s a good chance you’re spending more money these days on things like streaming media services or music subscriptions, faster internet speed, or a new router or comp...
What gifts NOT to buy on Father’s Day, according to one surveyFor those who are stumped about what kind of gift to buy for Father’s Day, maybe one suggestion that could help is this: Start with what not to buy for the occasion.
Georgia Power: No disconnections through July 15, new payment plan availableGeorgia Power is offering a special payment plan to help customers with past-due account balances accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic
The cost of raiding your retirementThe American Investment Institute report showed that the average amount taken in an early, non-exempt withdrawal was roughly eleven thousand one hundred dollars per tax r...
Tempted to raid your retirement? Make sure it’s worth itIn these desperate financial times, you might be tempted to pull from your retirement early. But is this a good idea?
College grads: How to get a job post COVID-19College graduates in 2020 will enter the most unstable economic environment since the Great Recession. So, what can they do to improve their chances of landing a job?
Consumer Reports: How to make an online willCompanies that prepare wills and other end-of-life legal documents have seen an uptick in business during the pandemic.
Pandemic changes game when it comes to Florida budget cutsFiscal-watchdog group Florida TaxWatch is recommending its usual cuts for projects that didn't get proper review but also much more because of loss of state revenue from ...
Pandemic likely to have lasting effects for working momsThe coronavirus pandemic is likely to have lasting consequences for working mothers and the gender pay gap.
Golf equipment gift guide 101: Take this quiz to help score ultimate hole-in-one on Father’s DayWhile the COVID-19 pandemic likely will alter some aspects of how Father’s Day is typically celebrated, it doesn’t appear it will hamper one notable Father’s Day pastime:...
Study finds Jacksonville-area economic impact from pandemic will be ‘severe'A study from the Northeast Florida Regional Council shows the coronavirus pandemic's impact on Northeast Florida will be about 15% more severe than the national average.
Here’s how you can support the fight against racial injustice without leaving your homeProtests have popped up all over the world in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
‘Should I personalize my resume for each company?’ All your job search questions, answeredConsidering the current situation with furloughs and job loss amid the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps you’re thinking it’s a good time to start applying for a new career -...
FTC: Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name?In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information o...
Time to get out and grill: Expert offers tips, new grill recommendationsConsumer Reports’ grilling expert shares some tips plus grill recommendations in case you need a new one for the season.
Coronavirus pandemic slashes Florida tourism numbersTourism in Florida fell 10.7% in the first quarter of 2020 from the same period a year earlier, and the estimate may be optimistic.
Hard times hitting home? Here are ways to avoid foreclosure amid pandemicDuring a time in which some people are being furloughed or have lost their jobs altogether, the reality of foreclosure can become a scary thing.
Jax Chamber backs half-cent sales tax to fix aging Duval County schoolsThe Jax Chamber will put its influence behind making sure a half-cent sales tax referendum to fix Jacksonville's aging schools passes in November.
Is this something to ‘jump’ into? Pros, cons of buying a trampoline during a pandemicLet’s jump into a quandary for some parents scrambling to find entertainment options for their children, who have been home likely way more than usual, considering the CO...
Florida’s state revenue takes hit in April amid pandemic lockdownState revenue was off $878.1 million in April from an earlier estimate as tourism and hospitality-related industries, along with car sales, were grounded by the coronavir...
Florida’s hurricane prep tax ‘holiday’ begins FridayStarting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for...
Need help with the job hunt? CareerSource Northeast Florida now taking appointmentsFor anyone who doesn’t have internet access, or who needs one-on-one help, CareerSource Northeast Florida now has seven places in six local counties where you can find fr...
5 tips to start a franchise in a pandemic economyHistorically, economic downturns have been among the best times for people to start franchises.
Consumer Reports unveils top sunscreens for 2020Consumer Reports just finished testing sunscreens, and the results show you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of UV protection.
What to do if an appliance breaks during a pandemicConsumer Reports has some advice about what to do if a major appliance in your home breaks during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 221,000 Floridians file for jobless benefits last weekFlorida had nearly 222,000 first-time unemployment claims filed last week, the first week of the state’s slow economic reopening under Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to num...
Consumer Reports: Eat from your pantry longerNow is the perfect time to limit trips to the grocery store by using the healthy foods you probably already have in your pantry.
Noon deadline to set up direct deposit for federal stimulus moneyThe IRS says anyone who has yet to receive their federal stimulus payment has until noon Wednesday to make changes online if they want to receive a direct deposit.
World’s biggest shipper expects 25% drop in container demandThe world’s biggest shipping company, Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk, said Wednesday that it expects its transport volumes to drop by up to 25% in the second quarter as the...
Greyhound racing ban faces revised lawsuit in FloridaAn industry group has filed a revised lawsuit to continue fighting a measure that is poised to end greyhound racing at Florida tracks.
