Empty shelves plague many Southwest Florida grocery stores
More and more money is flying out of your wallet to put food on the table, but only if you can find the food.
Grocery...
Grocery store prices in SWFL see a big jump in January as costs soar
It's likely costing you more and more to put food on the table nowadays, but you might soon catch a break.
WINK News consumer reporter...
Ways to raise your credit score and why it matters
With a new year often comes new financial goals. Many experts suggest raising your credit score may be a worthy goal to have.
Much like...
Woman pushes for tenants union as fight for affordable housing in Collier County continues
This week, WINK News has brought you stories, and concerns from those who say finding affordable housing in Collier County is nearly impossible. Now,...
Food distributions in SWFL for the week of Jan. 10
St. Matthew’s House, in partnership with the Midwest Food Bank, will be providing free food at these locations for the upcoming week.
January 10:
Monday, Jan. 10, 10...
Budgeting and saving in 2022
New year, different finances.
Experts say 2022 may be more costly than in years past.
Inflation and supply chain issues touched almost everything in 2021 and...
Protecting your money from shady contractors
When something like Monday's weather damage occurs, crooks often try to capitalize.
Since we're in the middle of the holiday season, many of you may...
Bus driver surprises students with personalized gifts
A bus driver goes above and beyond to give her students the Christmas they deserve. She surprised each child with personalized gifts that fit...
SWFL food banks cope with rising food costs
As the cost of food rises nationally, Southwest Florida food banks are seeing more people turning to them for help. But the food banks...
US consumer prices soared 6.8% in past year, most since 1982
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left...
