Across Florida, coverage here takes in household budgeting, saving, debt management, insurance and individual financial planning. Reporting follows the trends and consumer decisions that affect the state's residents.
Comprehensive auto insurance typically covers vehicle flood damage, though claims for intentionally driving through floodwater are usually denied.
Live Poll
Do you trust your auto insurer to pay fairly after flood damage?
Insurers have logged about 55,000 claims from Hurricane Isaias in Florida, with estimated insured losses of $651 million.
Live Poll
Do you support cutting property taxes on Florida homesteads even if local services suffer?
Amendment 3 raises homestead exemptions for permanent residents and lowers the cap on non-homestead assessment increases.
Three financial advisors managing about $285 million ask a federal court to enforce an arbitral subpoena against the Florida-based firm.
Live Poll
Should courts generally prioritize institutional bondholder agreements during a corporate bankruptcy restructuring process?
The judge authorized the release of $258 million in bankruptcy financing for the rail operator.
Live Poll
Do you feel your personal financial situation has improved over the last year?
The state's index reached 67.7, marking a slight increase compared to the previous month.
Day to day, that means analyzing saving rates, credit card trends, open enrollment shifts and tax deadlines. Coverage spans from the state capital to the rural counties where economic conditions vary. Regional differences in the cost of living and insurance premiums create a unique financial landscape for households throughout the state. Changes in national interest rates and federal policies remain the two factors that most consistently influence personal finance decisions.
