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Citizens sheds 60,000 policies

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:10 GMT

Florida's largest property insurer is shedding 60,000 policies -- many of them in South Florida -- under a questionable deal.

Home sales up 9.7 % in past 12 months

Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:35 GMT

The supply of available homes remains tight and many would-be buyers aren't able to get loans.

AAA travel forecast

Jamel Lane� — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39:54 GMT

According to AAA, motorists in the southeast will see little change in gas prices through the holiday weekend.

New York pulls plug on Airbnb rentals

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:39 GMT

Bad news for Manhattanites who use Airbnb to rent out their apartments temporarily: New York City officials have ruled that the service violates an "illegal hotel" law.

Jeans turn 140

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:20:08 GMT

Today is the 140th anniversary of the invention of blue jeans

Top 5 vacations for $500 per person

Mike Trim — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT

Keeping a vacation within your budget can be difficult, but we're here to help.

Top 5 vacations for $500 or less

Mike Trim — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:34:43 GMT

Mike Trim gets an expert's tips for the top 5 vacations for $500 or less. Friday at 11 on NewsChannel 5.

Boomers lose reitirement savings

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:45:23 GMT

Unexpected setbacks, ranging from stock market declines to suddenly supporting an adult child, have taken a major hit to Baby Boomers' retirement savings, according to a recent survey.

5 tips to help you buy a car

Mike Trim — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:02:12 GMT

If you're buying a new or used car, the small time frame in which you negotiate the price and payments with the dealer could equal either big savings or extra costs. It all depends on whether you're prepared.

Don't pay full price for these 5 items

Mike Trim — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMT

NewsChannel 5 has compiled a list of 5 things you should never pay full price for.