Finances

Florida is set to increase its minimum wage by one dollar. This is part of a constitutional amendment voters passed in 2020 that will see the minimum wage increase over the course of several years.

A new study shows that Florida residents stand a good chance of outliving their retirement savings.

Florida’s DOGE is beginning to have its impact on The Sunshine State. What impact could DOGE have locally on Florida Gulf Coast University?

An opportunity to get expert tips to help improve your overall financial wellness while learning how Lee County tax dollars are managed, spent and invested will be available at a free Financial Wellness Summit April 10 from 9 a.m.-noon at Florida SouthWestern State College .The 9 a.m.-noon summit is hosted by Lee County Clerk & Comptroller Kevin Karnes.

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.The company said Sunday that it will look to sell “substantially all of its assets” through a court-approved reorganization plan.

A free information session about wills and trusts is being offered for women.

Over seven million adults serve as a primary caregiver for their parents. But what about the physical, emotional and financial costs that come associated with providing this care?

A free information session about wills and trusts is being offered for women.

A Sarasota man has been found guilty in federal court on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.On Monday, following a six-week trial, a jury returned guilty verdicts on nine counts against Phillip Roy Wasserman, 66. He will face a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the conspiracy, mail fraud, and wire fraud counts.