2 days agoWhat’s the catch when it comes to a ‘free’ tax prep site?When it comes to filing your taxes, especially online, you have what can feel like a million options. But when a site says "free," is it really free?
7 hours agoWhat are the best ways to find, decorate a new home office space?With remote working likely being a concept that sticks around, even after the pandemic is over, creating a productive work space at home is more important than ever.
3 days agoHow do top tax preparation softwares stack up against each other?We're here to fill you in on your options, so you can decide for yourself which tax preparation service is best for you.
3 days agoCOVID-19 vaccine schedulers being mistaken as scam callersThe Better Business Bureau and the Duval County Health Department have received call after call from residents asking if the calls they are receiving offering to help the...
3 days agoMaking a birth plan during a pandemicPlanning to give birth can be very stressful for any expectant parent. Add to that a pandemic and more contagious variants on the rise, and it can feel overwhelming.
Finished your taxes? Take these steps to get ahead for next yearAre you knee-deep in receipts, 1099 forms and W2s? Or are you done?
Top 20 money-saving tips for stay-at-home moms and dadsHave you ever seen this quote floating around the internet? “Impossible only means you haven’t found the solution yet.”
Outsmart the smart home hackersThis year, an estimated one in 15 people will have their identity stolen. Here are some ways to outsmart these smart home hackers.
3 days agoNext stimulus check: Who gets it? How much? How soon?A third COVID-19 relief bill passed the U.S. House over the weekend and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. It is expected to include another round of stimulus checks for m...
Florida gas prices reach 19-month highFebruary was the most expensive month at Florida gas pumps since July 2019, according to AAA records. Throughout the month, gas prices increased an average total of 24 ce...
Strange tax deductions that were approved by the governmentWhen it comes to tax write-offs, many people will stretch the limits to see what they can get away with.
Jacksonville bistro temporarily shut down after inspectors find rodent droppingsSix local restaurants are back open after receiving emergency shutdown orders from the Department of Business and Professional Regulations last week, including one with t...
Health alert: FDA warns parents not to make or feed homemade formula to infantsThe Food and Drug Administration is warning parents not to make or feed homemade formula to infants.
Risks of using a peer-to-peer payment app: What are the warning signs?Consumer Reports reveals the warning signs and what you can do to make sure you don’t fall victim.
Safety devices disguised as jewelry get you help with the click of a buttonSafety and fashion usually are not used together in the same sentence. However, companies have transformed those bulky panic alert buttons into fashionable devices that c...
The truth about DNA testing kitsAt-home DNA test kits like 23andMe have been around for years. In fact, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey, about 20% of Americans have taken a genetic test, p...
Visit Florida tries to speed up tourism industry’s return to normalcyAfter COVID-19 cut Florida visitor numbers last year by about a third, tourism-marketing leaders have set a goal of beating a projection that the vital leisure and hospit...
Collecting internet taxes in Florida has a new twistThe Florida Senate Finance and Tax Committee approved a bill Thursday requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax on internet purchases.
Walmart raising wages for 425,000 workersThe country’s largest employer, Walmart, announced that starting March 13, 425,000 store workers in its digital and stocking workgroups will see a pay raise between $13 a...
Consumer Reports: Top pick cars for 2021It’s that time of year: Consumer Reports is out with its list of the most exceptional new cars on the road today.
Technology behind COVID-19 vaccine is years in the makingOne of the doctors who created the technology behind the COVID-19 vaccine hopes anyone refusing to get the shot out of fear it was created too fast will realize that’s si...
Study finds more parents hesitant about children getting HPV vaccineA new study says that while more doctors are recommending it, more parents are hesitant about their daughters and sons getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine -- e...
Edsal recalls 2.2M shelves after reports that they crumpled under heavy weightMore than 2 million shelving racks have been recalled after the manufacturer received reports that they crumpled under the weight of heavy items.
Achy fakey heart: Avoid romance scams as Valentine’s Day nearsYou’ve heard of romance scams. But do you know how they happen?
What is Wi-Fi 6 and do you need an upgrade at your house?These days your Wi-Fi might be your family’s connection to the world. But you know it doesn’t always work as well as it should. As Consumer Reports explains, upgrading to...
Answers to your questions about tax filing seasonCOVID-19, unemployment, stimulus checks and working from home: the pandemic has brought changes that could mean you owe more in taxes.
Surprising factors in how your car insurance rates are setIn most states, you’re required by law to carry car insurance. Maybe you’re a loyal customer or you shop around for rates. But do you really know which factors have an im...
Consumer Alert: Parents, check your pantry for this baby food!Parents, you are going to want to check any baby food in your pantry after a government investigation revealed several major brands of baby food products contained arseni...
Are these drugs hiding in your supplements?Consumer Reports has an important warning about potentially dangerous substances found in some supplements sold online.
JaxCares helps hundreds of residents, but more remain in limboMore than $2 million in JaxCares grant money has been paid out to help keep Jacksonville businesses and renters from being evicted. But hundreds more say they’re waiting ...
Keeping you healthy: Avoid these top kitchen contamination risksConsumer Reports has some great tips to ensure that your family stays safe from germs that find their way into the kitchen and could cause food poisoning.
Consumer Reports offers tips for cold weather grillingConsumer Reports experts share tips to make your winter grilling great.
A few minutes can score easy win with Super Bowl TV tweaksTaking just a few minutes to tweak some settings can score a big win for your TV viewing, Consumer Reports experts say.
Can UV light kill the coronavirus?UV light kills up to 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses -- and that may include the coronavirus.
Get an EIP card in the mail? Here’s how to check if it’s legitimateIf you qualified for the most recent round of $600 stimulus payments and the IRS doesn’t have your bank account on file, don’t be surprised when you get a debit card in t...
Another disaster preparedness sales tax ‘holiday’ proposedA Senate Republican on Friday filed a bill that would provide a sales-tax “holiday” around the start of hurricane season for people who buy disaster-preparedness supplies...
What not to cook in an air fryerConsumer Reports’ cooking pros say there are some foods that are better off not cooked in one.
JEA warns customers of increase in utility scamsScammers are at it again, and JEA wants customers to be alert and aware.
Online sales tax collection proposal goes to Florida Senate committeeA proposal that would require more online sellers to collect Florida sales taxes and turn the money over to the state will appear Monday before the Senate Commerce and To...
