Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000

Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000

The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.

The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.

Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy

Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy

The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.

The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.

Summer Savings: Six tips to save money on your next summer vacation

Summer Savings: Six tips to save money on your next summer vacation

We want to help you plan your vacation and save a few dollars. It's part of our new weekly “Summer Savings” segment on Good Day Orlando.

We want to help you plan your vacation and save a few dollars. It's part of our new weekly “Summer Savings” segment on Good Day Orlando.

Rating agency says action on property insurance in Florida 'essential'

Rating agency says action on property insurance in Florida 'essential'

The financial-rating agency AM Best said Monday that further “action is essential” to stabilize Florida’s property-insurance market, as lawmakers prepare to grapple with the issue during a special legislative session this month.

The financial-rating agency AM Best said Monday that further “action is essential” to stabilize Florida’s property-insurance market, as lawmakers prepare to grapple with the issue during a special legislative session this month.

Kansas may phase out sales taxes on groceries. Which states still pay them?

Kansas may phase out sales taxes on groceries. Which states still pay them?

Of the 45 states that levy sales taxes, only 13 states charge any sales tax on groceries. That includes Kansas, where the current 6.5% rate is second only to Mississippi’s 7%.

Of the 45 states that levy sales taxes, only 13 states charge any sales tax on groceries. That includes Kansas, where the current 6.5% rate is second only to Mississippi’s 7%.

Summer Savings: 4 car maintenance checks to do before that next summer road trip

Summer Savings: 4 car maintenance checks to do before that next summer road trip

Car trouble is inconvenient. No one wants to deal with maintenance or repairs, but delaying both has the potential to cause more damage – and more costly repairs – down the road.

Car trouble is inconvenient. No one wants to deal with maintenance or repairs, but delaying both has the potential to cause more damage – and more costly repairs – down the road.

Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices

Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices

Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.

Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.

64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds

64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds

An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.

An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.

US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending

US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending

Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.

Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.

Voters to decide on Orange County transit sales tax in November

Voters to decide on Orange County transit sales tax in November

The decision will now be up to Orange County voters if they'll have to pay a new one cent sales tax to fund public transit projects.

The decision will now be up to Orange County voters if they'll have to pay a new one cent sales tax to fund public transit projects.

Disney stock tumbles amid Florida bill controversy

Disney stock tumbles amid Florida bill controversy

Florida passed a bill that would dissolve Disney’s special governing power in the state.

Florida passed a bill that would dissolve Disney’s special governing power in the state.

Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't

Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't

For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.

For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.