Healthy Business and Finance

Local financial expert Carla Looper shares her knowledge on how to save money on your health insurance plan, and there are more ways then you think!

There has been an explosion in the number of hybrid cars and even SUVs that are available today.

America’s community colleges celebrated their centennial in 2001.

With the 2013 personal tax filing deadline of April 15th fast-approaching, it is imperative that you have all the tools

529 College Savings Plans are a great way to build a nest egg for children, grandchildren, or anyone else for whom you wish to provide funding for a college education.

Do you dream of winning the lottery? Got a list of what you will do with “all that money?” Dream house? Ferrari convertible? Luxury cruise?

The correct answer: It depends. A hot dinner party topic of conversation these days is whether to convert your existing traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA.

I asked a very close friend to weigh in on the subject. I pressed her first for a definition of infidelity.

In today’s world of economic uncertainty, high unemployment, and Wall Street volatility, maintaining a great credit score can be challenging.

With the current state of the economy and the rising cost of tuition and books, many people rely on student loans to fulfill their college goals.

She was newly divorced and a single mom in the mid-1970s when she was sent on a business trip to Omaha, Neb. At 11:15p.m. on a cold, snowy night in January, the hotel shuttle services had ceased for the day...

Whether you are a child, parent, sibling or spouse, whether you are young or old, male or female, the chances are

Evaluating the economic health of a community requires an examination of the wealth of its citizens.

A look at the founder of Financial Peace University, Dave Ramsey

It is important to review your personal and household insurance needs...

Eating out and entertainment can be real budget busters.

I’ll admit it is hard to think about retirement when you are

Do you know the Joneses? Have you met them?

Dear Dave, Why do you only recommend 15-year mortgages? Nikki

As a mommy of three babies ages 4–14 (Yes, they will always be my babies.),...

Dear Dave, I just lost my job due to companywide layoffs. I have an emergency fund, but I’m losing my health insurance. Our state has a program that covers children’s healthcare in these kinds of situations. Would it be okay to accept this for my kids until I find another job and things get better? - Paul

Been to the gas pump lately? Ouch!

Have you noticed that over the last six months that more big-box stores are printing coupons in your Sunday inserts?

Who among us hasn’t held a precious new baby in our arms and felt the love and joy of that tiny miracle? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or friend, a new baby brings out the best in all of us.

How do you organize your coupons? Do you feel there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get all your coupons together?

By simply taking the time to clip and use coupons, Tanya Senseney can save over $15,000 a year shopping for her family.

How would you like to save $200 or more every month?

2012 is starting out to be a positive year in Citrus County and we look forward to continuing improvement in our economy. Over the last year, we have seen our unemployment rate decrease...

The hospitals which make up the Hernando/Pasco area of the HCA West Florida Division recently had the distinction of being recipients of the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Company Gold Level Award.

The average American only saves six percent of his or her income. How much do you have saved?

Dear Dave, I just married a wonderful lady with two children. We’ve talked over our financial situation, and we’re determined to get out of debt within two years. This will mean some big changes in...

In the month of February, where much attention is centered on hearts and flowers, the relationship of money to, well, relationships, seems a most appropriate topic.

Healthcare professionals recently attended a symposium at Oak Hill Hospital. The symposium addressed the hospital’s plans to successfully meet future challenges facing the medical industry.