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Why chasing credit card rewards may not be worth it
More credit card holders are showing interest in gaining rewards from the cards even as interest rates remain high, according to a study from Bankrate.com.Are Florida shoppers honest amid skyrocketing costs?
The poll found 26% of Florida shoppers have been dishonest. The data shows 12% of Floridians have admitted to entering a produce code for a cheaper item and 5% have swapped price stickers.Consumer confidence slumps to a 12-year low
U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation.How much have these fast-casual restaurants increased their prices since 2020?
At the top of the FinanceBuzz list is Waffle House, with prices rising 96% over 5 years, followed by IHOP at 82% and Texas Roadhouse at 46%
WPTV reporter Jon Shainman is helping navigate Elevate Florida, a new state program that's giving money for raising up homes or hardening them with new roofs, windows and doors.
This state program could pay for most of your home storm improvements