Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers

The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.

Georgia ports chief plans aggressive expansion by 2025

The executive in charge of Georgia’s seaports called Thursday for an aggressive expansion that would grow the Port of Savannah’s capacity for cargo shipped in containers by 58% over the next three years.

Number of Americans collecting unemployment lowest since 1970

The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low after another decline in jobless aid applications last week.

Shop smart: How to spot a fake review

More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.

Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.

Rents reach 'insane' levels across the country with no end in sight

From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.

Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy

As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.

Gas prices in Georgia: Russia-Ukraine border crisis uncertainty increases price per gallon

Experts say an increase in crude oil prices during global tensions between the Russian and Ukrainian governments is causing gas prices to increase. Georgia's average price per gallon is $1.01 higher than this time last year.

Start a new financial tradition in February

This February, one of the best things you can do with your partner is sit down and talk about how financially you can get what you want for your future.

2022 weddings will cost more; here are some ways to save

An estimated 2.5 million weddings plan to take place in 2022 and, as with some many other things, couples can expect to pay more amid rising prices.

Starbucks unions multiply, company says position hasn't changed after Atlanta store joins movement

Petitions by Starbucks employees to unionize are gaining momentum across the country fewer than two weeks after employees at an Atlanta store filed their own. Starbucks responded to the wave of petitions shortly after employees from an Atlanta store released a statement.

Advance Child Tax Credit filing confusion cleared up

The processing of tax returns hasn’t been normal for a few years now. And it’s not getting back on track this filing year either. There are changes, hiccups, and so many problems. 

Arizona man leaves Las Vegas casino, learns he won $229,368 jackpot weeks later

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a "communication error" and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he'd won a progressive jackpot

What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.