A statewide proposal to lower property taxes and raise other revenue may have unpredictable effects on local schools. ...more

July 25, 2008

Dear Edith: Awhile back you had someone ask you about reverse mortgages. I lost the article; therefore, would you please let me know how to attempt the process of getting a reverse mortgage. I will be 62 on December 26 of this year. Does your credit standing have to be excellent or will a person with fair credit be acceptable? Also, right now I have a payment agreement with my mortgage company until a year from July. ...more

July 13, 2008

Far too many people are buckling under the strain of trying to run their households as consumer prices rise, home values decline and banks get tougher on letting them use credit to make up the shortfall in their pay. ...more

July 6, 2008

The city has collected $17.3 million in transportation impact fees in New Tampa during the past decade but managed to complete only one road project. ...more

July 2, 2008

Fewer than one in five workers will be able to maintain their lifestyle upon retirement, with women being at a disadvantage because of their longer life spans and lower pay, according to a study released Tuesday. ...more

July 2, 2008

Recently, I received a statement that forewarned me the yearly premium on my homeowner insurance policy would become due in July. At first, I thought it a little premature to send me the "renewal certificate," but the bottom line figure to cover the cost of repairs in the event of loss of property was something to be concerned about. ...more

June 11, 2008

Recently, I received a statement that forewarned me the yearly premium on my homeowner insurance policy would become due in July. ...more

June 10, 2008

Hillsborough County might have an $87 million budget deficit, but it won't make up the shortfall by reducing or eliminating a popular after-school and summer recreation program, commissioners pledged Thursday. ...more

June 6, 2008