Making Ends Meet

Dozens of local leaders gathered on Wednesday for an event called the State of the Region, put on by Southwest Florida Inc. They discussed solutions to some of the area’s most important economic challenges, including improving water quality, growth and housing. Southwest Florida Inc., which incorporates Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties expects our area to […]

Federal student loan borrowers everywhere are rejoicing that some or all of their debt will be wiped away. But it could bring what experts call a temporary negative effect to personal finances. That’s because paying off a loan is a blessing and a slight curse. You’re closer to being debt-free which also hurts your credit […]

Millions of people are looking for their next job opportunity, but job hunting can be a full-time job itself. There are more than 11 million job openings, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On average, each corporate opening attracts 250 resumes and only about six candidates will get called for an interview. Here […]

Equifax is back in the spotlight after Rep. Maxine Waters asked for the credit reporting agency to be barred from selling credit scores until it explains how it flubbed credit score calculations for millions of Americans. Equifax last week admitted that it misreported some consumers’ credit scores, potentially affecting applications for mortgages, auto loans and […]

Grab your cell phone or tablet and head to the App Store. Here are some tips on how to save money. Prices continue to go up, but there are ways you can save some money by downloading apps like GasBuddy or Upside can help save a few dollars at the pump. GasBuddy shows you the […]

Inflation may be easing. The price you pay for goods and services went up 8.5% in July. That’s less than economists predicted, indicating inflation is declining. New data on Wednesday shows the numbers are a stark contrast to June, which saw a 40-year high topping 9%. With inflation slowing down, there’s a glimmer of hope […]

With the highest inflation in more than 40 years, con artists are looking to cash in. One woman worries they’re targeting groceries to steal your money and personal information. Here is what you need to look out for to keep your money and food on the table. Everyone could use a little extra money to […]

Many of Florida’s homeowners will have to search for new insurance after more insurers lost their A-rating. It means if you have a mortgage, you are required to get a policy with a company in good standing. The task of finding affordable homeowner’s insurance may prove to be complicated. The search will begin for some […]

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75% on Wednesday which can affect Floridians in many different ways. Experts WINK News spoke with recommend comparison shopping when it comes to things like auto-loans. Check with a few different banks and credit unions and avoid taking the first loan that’s offered to you. And with credit […]

This year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is expected to help families save money. Back-to-school shopping is here and parents aren’t happy about the prices on school supplies. A National Retail Federation study found you can expect to pay 40% more this year on supplies. Anne Shutty-Tilley hit the aisles to get her granddaughter ready for […]