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Traffic ticket ripple effect: How one citation can cost you $1,500
Many people receive a $150 or $200 traffic ticket, and just pay it like it is the electric bill. Why it may cost you a lot more than that in the long run.
Big spender? That’s a red flag, say 60% of singles
Survey finds 60% of singles see overspending on dates as a red flag, with many embracing low-cost outings amid rising “dateflation.”
'Can I have your phone number?' Why to think twice before saying yes
Many of us give out our cellphone number every time we go into a store or restaurant, to get a receipt texted to us or a discount on our next purchase. An expert explains why that can be dangerous.
Why small businesses face hurdles getting tariff refunds
Small businesses face a complicated application process to get refunds on tariffs recently ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Affordability and the high cost of living in Florida are issues that WPTV has covered for years. This week, we spoke with a local couple who decided to leave the Sunshine State. About 700 miles from Palm Beach County, Rene Barajas and Sydney Buckley found their dream home in Greenville, South Carolina.
Young renters leaving Florida in hopes of affording a home
