President Obama was crystal clear last spring when he said a new tax credit called Making Work Pay would boost the spending power of 120 million families and save or create 500,000 jobs. ...more

November 23, 2009

For some, standing in line for Thanksgiving donations is a necessity. For others it's an opportunity to take advantage of the system. ...more

November 22, 2009

As a general rule, criminals aren't nice people. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Some people simply make mistakes - costly ones, but mistakes nonetheless. Then there are the kinds of bad guys any sane, upstanding person can only describe as despicable. You know, the kind of people you'd love to strangle just on general principles. ...more

October 22, 2008

If you get an e-mail from the FDIC saying the federal government is here to help you, don't believe it. ...more

October 13, 2008

Grow Financial is warning its customers about a fraudulent phone and e-mail scam. ...more

September 7, 2008

TAMPA Grow Financial is warning its customers about an e-mail scam. ...more

September 6, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - If you can save it or spend it, chances are someone has found a way to steal it. ...more

August 6, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - If you can save it or spend it, chances are someone has found a way to steal it. ...more

August 6, 2008

Financial crimes such as identity theft and check fraud increased last year 39 percent in Tampa and 24 percent in Hillsborough County, statistics show. ...more

February 14, 2008

TAMPA - Anxious to visit her mother undergoing surgery in South Carolina, Sophia Teague stuffed her paid bills into her mailbox and lifted the flag to signal the mail carrier. ...more

February 13, 2008