BP reports profits doubled to $27.7 billion

BP said Tuesday that underlying replacement cost profit jumped to $27.7 billion in 2022 from $12.8 billion a year earlier. The company also announced plans to buy back $2.75 billion of stock from shareholders.

Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says

Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.

Black Orlando Tech aka B.O.T. supports minorities in tech industry

The organization Black Orlando Tech - also known as B.O.T. - was started back in 2016. The driving vision is to expose at least 10,000 people to the Tech Industry by 2025.

Boeing plans to cut about 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023

Boeing plans to make staffing cuts in the aerospace company’s finance and human resources departments in 2023, with a loss of around 2,000 jobs, the company said.

Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year

The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.

High prices and interest rates will keep drivers from buying cars in 2023: survey

Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.

Is the U.S. ready for a four-day work week?

New research shows a large majority of managers support a four-day system.

Shell profit doubles to record high as Russia-Ukraine war drives up energy costs

Shell is the latest oil company to report bumper profits even as the fossil fuel industry faces increasing pressure to cut climate-changing carbon emissions.

Fed raises rates 25 basis points in first meeting of 2023

The Federal Reserve announced a highly anticipated interest rate increase of 25 basis points at its February meeting. Here's what it means for your wallet.

Gig economy workers lose money during tax season through missed deductions, survey says

Many self-employed workers, especially the younger generation lose out on cost savings through missed tax deductions. Here's what gig workers should have their eye on to help save money on taxes or increase their tax return.

Another week of higher gas prices shows no signs of slowing: AAA

Gas prices continue to climb as demand grows and oil prices surge, according to the latest report from AAA. Drivers are also facing rising insurance costs in 2023.

Major car insurers plan to drop coverage on certain car models due to rise in thefts

Seminole County resident Kelly Hayden was surprised to learn major car insurance companies are declining coverage on certain Hyundai and Kia models in select locations because they are a hot target for car thieves, according to law enforcement.