
How you can generously spread Christmas cheer on a budget in 2013
Although spending during the holiday season is expected to increase, your debt doesn’t have to. Even if you took advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday... Read more.

Florida’s restaurant inspections: Major changes coming on Jan. 1
Florida restaurant inspectors recently announced some major changes in how they will start checking out kitchens. These changes are meant to improve food safety... Read more.

How you can generously spread Christmas cheer on a budget
Now that we’ve enjoyed our Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie, Christmas is just weeks away. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), if the Christmas... Read more.

Here are some hints to protect yourself from tax refund scams
According to United States Attorney Wifredo Ferre, tax refund fraud has been keeping federal prosecutors busy around South Florida. “Identity theft and tax refund... Read more.

Homeowers, beware of Citizens’ new ‘Insurance Depopulation Plan’
If you are one of the thousands of South Florida homeowners insured by the state-run Citizens Insurance program, you may have received a letter from them recently,... Read more.

The sun shines through the clouds: Fourth quarter economic forecast
Fall trees and autumn leaves in September may mark the start of fall, but October marks the start of the economic fourth quarter and the beginning of a rise to... Read more.

Understanding your student loans: The payback system
With increasing expenses going towards attaining a higher education, and a decreasing amount of available resources to fall back on, it’s more important than ever... Read more.

Have a Happy Halloween without scary expenses
The last three months of the year — October, November and December — boast the three most consecutive budget-busting holidays of them all, with All Hallows Eve,... Read more.

South Florida seafood: Something smells fishy
If you think you’re a smart shopper who always gets what you pay for, you may be surprised the next time you go shopping for your favorite seafood. The Oceana... Read more.

Know where to look for back-to-school bargains
Looking for back-to-school bargains around South Florida? So are a lot of other folks. According to a forecast by the Retail Federation of America, consumer spending... Read more.