Are foreclosure victims getting their fair share?
Checks earmarked for thousands of Florida foreclosure victims are finally in the process of being sent out and hundreds of millions of additional dollars more are... Read more.
Cyber-thieves increasingly use the Internet to target victims
We rely on them more and more every day, whether we use a smart phone, laptop or a tablet computer. And we’re not alone. The latest cyber-crime figures from the... Read more.
Increased use of smart phones, tablets leading to higher identity-theft rates
There’s a perfect storm that could cause problems for South Florida consumers. Our accelerated use of smart phones and mobile computers (tablets) has led to some... Read more.
Congressman proposes law to help stop identity theft
For years, Congressman Joe Garcia had all his financial information publicly posted as part of his campaign filings. Now he said that as a result he has been a multiple... Read more.
The economy can be like rollercoaster ride
In our consumer-based economy, when shoppers feel like spending, business gets a boost. But when they worry about rising prices and stagnant salaries, business usually... Read more.
There’s good reason to have suspicions about Citizens
If you are a South Florida homeowner, you’re likely in the state’s Citizens Insurance program. If you are, you should be aware of an exclusive CBS4 Investigation... Read more.
Rising gas prices could put brakes on economy
Miami salesman Miguel Rodriguez couldn’t find gas for much less than about $3.99 a gallon on Presidents Day. “It’s not easy,” he admits. “Four dollars... Read more.
IRS promises to crack down on tax scammers
Here’s some rare good news for taxpayers. The acting head of the IRS has announced a massive national crackdown to prevent billions of dollars in taxpayer refunds... Read more.
Consumers suffer from backlash of holiday bill
Retailers agree that this past holiday shopping season was better than the previous year. However, as the U.S. economy improved, the influx of post holiday bills... Read more.
Computer crooks now have ways to target us on search engines
These days, most people have enough common sense to be cautious about opening emails from someone we don’t know and know enough not to open suspicious attachments.... Read more.