Andryanna Sheppard

High prices are still eating away at budgets, but for the second straight month, inflation eased up. It dropped by two-tenths of a percent between July and August. At grocery stores, the sticker shock is still there, but there are signs of hope walking down the aisles. For the first time, prices for some staples […]

While it may seem like you may be surrounded by inflation and high prices all around you, not everything is actually going up in price. From the pump to the grocery store, inflation is hitting consumers where it hurts the most, our wallets. Economists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton business school found the average […]

Even though we are on social media all the time, you may want to be cognizant of what you post because you may find yourself out of a job. A former Dollar General employee found out the hard way when they were fired after going viral describing what it was like working there. “A lot […]

A handyman is now a convicted felon. A judge found Dwayne Staron guilty of grand theft after he got paid to work on a Cape Coral couple’s home but ran off with the money. Staron won’t do prison time but will be sentenced to probation, among other things. His victim told WINK News that is […]

Dozens of local leaders gathered on Wednesday for an event called the State of the Region, put on by Southwest Florida Inc. They discussed solutions to some of the area’s most important economic challenges, including improving water quality, growth and housing. Southwest Florida Inc., which incorporates Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties expects our area to […]

Federal student loan borrowers everywhere are rejoicing that some or all of their debt will be wiped away. But it could bring what experts call a temporary negative effect to personal finances. That’s because paying off a loan is a blessing and a slight curse. You’re closer to being debt-free which also hurts your credit […]

Millions of people are looking for their next job opportunity, but job hunting can be a full-time job itself. There are more than 11 million job openings, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On average, each corporate opening attracts 250 resumes and only about six candidates will get called for an interview. Here […]

Grab your cell phone or tablet and head to the App Store. Here are some tips on how to save money. Prices continue to go up, but there are ways you can save some money by downloading apps like GasBuddy or Upside can help save a few dollars at the pump. GasBuddy shows you the […]

Inflation may be easing. The price you pay for goods and services went up 8.5% in July. That’s less than economists predicted, indicating inflation is declining. New data on Wednesday shows the numbers are a stark contrast to June, which saw a 40-year high topping 9%. With inflation slowing down, there’s a glimmer of hope […]

After months of flight frustrations, several senators want relief for flyers. There have been so many of us that can share stories of a flight being canceled or delayed a long time. It’s then you find yourself asking, “why is this happening?” A new bill that will hopefully make a difference is called the “Cash […]