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From frustrated to focused: How to beat job search fatigue
Read full article: From frustrated to focused: How to beat job search fatigueYou spend hours perfecting your resume, days scrolling through job boards, and weeks waiting for a response. If you feel exhausted from job searching, you’re not alone.
How to pick yourself up out of the ‘end-of-summer slump’ and improve productivity at work
Read full article: How to pick yourself up out of the ‘end-of-summer slump’ and improve productivity at workMany workers report a drop in motivation as summer fades. Experts call it the “end-of-summer slump.” A dip in focus and drive that hits hard after time off. But the good news? It’s fixable, and a few simple changes can reboot your energy and efficiency.
Turn your fall finances into festive funds and plan ahead for holiday shopping
Read full article: Turn your fall finances into festive funds and plan ahead for holiday shoppingIt might feel too early to start holiday shopping, but actually, this is the perfect time to get your finances in order, and we've got some advice from the experts that could help you save big!
No, the CFPB is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle or Cash App, Consumer Reports warns
Read full article: No, the CFPB is not handing out cash to people scammed on Zelle or Cash App, Consumer Reports warnsFree money from Zelle or Cash App—just for filling out a government form? That’s what some TikTok videos claim. But Consumer Reports has a warning: it’s not a windfall—it’s simply not true.
How to spot a scam as you apply for scholarships, financial aid
Read full article: How to spot a scam as you apply for scholarships, financial aidThe start of a new school year means thinking ahead to college for many high schoolers. If you’re applying for scholarships, some of those deadlines are quickly approaching. Scholarship scams are on the rise. How to spot a scammer
Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped as Trump proposed, researchers say
Read full article: Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped as Trump proposed, researchers sayA new paper from Vanderbilt University suggests Americans could save about $100 billion annually if credit card interest rates were capped at 10%, as proposed by President Donald Trump.
Can you spot the signs of gambling addiction?
Read full article: Can you spot the signs of gambling addiction?An estimated 2.5 million U.S. adults face a severe gambling problem every year, and another 5 million to 8 million more have mild or moderate issues, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
E-bike 101: Consumer Reports reveals top picks that won’t put the brakes on your budget
Read full article: E-bike 101: Consumer Reports reveals top picks that won’t put the brakes on your budgetElectric bikes—or e-bikes— can make riding a bike a breeze. But buying a new e-bike might not be so easy on your budget -- with some models costing over $10,000! Consumer Reports is here to help, breaking down the options and revealing top picks from its latest tests.
Experts say 30% of reviews are fake: How to tell the real from the phony
Read full article: Experts say 30% of reviews are fake: How to tell the real from the phonyIn an era where 92% of consumers read reviews before buying, that little star rating can make or break a purchase. But experts say 30% of reviews may be fake. Knowing all that, how can you spot a legit review?
FTC recovers $6.7M for victims of deceptive job listing
Read full article: FTC recovers $6.7M for victims of deceptive job listingThe FTC says the gig working company “Arise Virtual Solutions” targeted people looking for work-from-home side hustles and promised pay of up to $18 an hour. In reality, the FTC says, the jobs paid far less.
New Uber feature focuses on making women feel safe using app
Read full article: New Uber feature focuses on making women feel safe using appUber's "Women Preferences" allows women to request female drivers. The new option comes as Uber has long grappled with preventing sexual assault on its platform.
Housing advocates warn ‘grace period’ in lease can be trap for renters. Florida law says you have to pay by due date
Read full article: Housing advocates warn ‘grace period’ in lease can be trap for renters. Florida law says you have to pay by due dateWhile the option of a "grace period" that allows you to pay a few days later than the due date without penalty might seem like a nice bonus from your property manager, it could also be a trap.
Evicted despite paying rent: One Jacksonville renter says cases like hers are fueling the affordable housing crisis
Read full article: Evicted despite paying rent: One Jacksonville renter says cases like hers are fueling the affordable housing crisisA Jacksonville renter says her “affordable” apartment turned into a legal and financial nightmare after she tried to pay rent and then learned days later that she’d been evicted, a case housing advocates say reflects a broader trend worsening the city’s affordability crisis.
College Park brings Winn-Dixie, homegrown shops to revived Arlington hub
Read full article: College Park brings Winn-Dixie, homegrown shops to revived Arlington hubJWB Real Estate Capital has invested more than $20 million to transform the former Town and Country Shopping Center off Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard.
What the cluck? Want to learn how to start your own chicken farm? Here’s how
Read full article: What the cluck? Want to learn how to start your own chicken farm? Here’s howFrom scrambled eggs to Sunday roasts, more families are trading fluorescent aisles and rising food costs for fresh, homegrown alternatives—starting with chickens.
What you need to know now that interest on student loans has started again
Read full article: What you need to know now that interest on student loans has started againInterest has started up again for millions of borrowers, and for many, the first step is figuring out where their loans stand. Consumer Reports breaks down what to do and how to stay on track.
TELL US: Do you know a local Hispanic-owned business that deserves recognition?
Read full article: TELL US: Do you know a local Hispanic-owned business that deserves recognition?As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX wants to recognize those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!
AI-proof careers: These jobs won’t be easily replaced
Read full article: AI-proof careers: These jobs won’t be easily replacedA Goldman Sachs report predicts AI could displace 300 million jobs globally by 2030, less than five years from now. But some jobs are still safe, and you don’t need a four-year degree to land them. You can AI-proof your career.
In Jacksonville, new construction is emerging as the more affordable path to homeownership
Read full article: In Jacksonville, new construction is emerging as the more affordable path to homeownershipA new report from Realtor.com shows the price gap between new construction and existing homes has fallen to a record low, and Jacksonville is among the metro areas seeing some of the steepest declines in new-home list prices.
More people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay. Here’s how to protect your digital wallet
Read full article: More people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay. Here’s how to protect your digital walletFrom groceries to gas, more people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay. But what happens if that phone goes missing or falls into the wrong hands? Consumer Reports tells you how to protect your money when using a digital wallet.
Trying to save some green? Try planting the produce aisle in your own front yard
Read full article: Trying to save some green? Try planting the produce aisle in your own front yardFamilies are flipping the script — growing fruits and veggies right in their own front yards. They’re fresh, they’re local and they never saw a truck or plastic bag!
Cigar lounge among elements planned for 2-story restaurant, retail project in Middleburg: Jax Daily Record
Read full article: Cigar lounge among elements planned for 2-story restaurant, retail project in Middleburg: Jax Daily RecordA two-story retail and restaurant project could be coming to an uncleared 2-acre lot in Middleburg, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.