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Your credit card interest is HOW much?!

Experts offer ways to "get more from your money."

Guests at the recent ChamberSMART luncheon gained some valuable do’s and don’ts when it comes to their money.

Angelo Gurrieri, of Heartland Institute of Financial Education, summarized some fundamentals to financial wellness.  This included benefits of compound interests accounts to reviewing credit card interest payments and monthly subscriptions like streaming tv.  Odds are you’re spending more than you know. For more info about Angelo and Heartland, visit https://hife-usa.org/

Rhonda Andersen, of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, examined some ways to get the most from your home equity.  It can be a significant source of wealth for retirees, often representing a large portion of their net worth.  Among the options, Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), the most common type of reverse mortgage loan.  To learn more, contact Rhonda at randersen@mutualmortgage.com

A Chamber membership plaque was recently presented to Todd Moore of Big T Printing by Chamber Ambassadors Gail Holden, Wendy Swertfeger and Pam Smith. The goal of Big T Printing is to turn a regular printing project into an experience that is extraordinary. Its team works hard to provide the best level of service and go above and beyond to earn repeat business and referrals. Visit the website to learn more: www.bigtprinting.com

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Florida most at risk of ‘severe coastal flooding.’ New research shows where - Florida is the state where the most people and the most properties will be at risk of experiencing “severe coastal flooding” by 2050, according to a recent new analysis.

Fort Myers hungry to create culinary district - The city of Fort Myers is seeking to join San Diego, Oklahoma City, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and other cities with culinary districts.

Lawsuit accuses Boca mover of ‘hijacking’ Allied Van Lines’ name to get customers - Global moving giant Allied Van Lines is suing a similarly named Boca Raton-based moving broker for trademark infringement and accusing the smaller company of hurting its brand reputation.

At Orlando festival, artificial intelligence takes the stage. Can it entertain you? It’s not hard to come up with adjectives that describe artificial intelligence — everything from helpful to intrusive to frightening. But is it funny? Central Floridians will get the chance to judge for themselves.

Hooters files for bankruptcy, Florida founders buy back majority stake

Hooters’ original founders in Clearwater have struck a deal to buy back majority ownership of the iconic restaurant chain as its corporate parent, Hooters of America, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Acropol Family Restaurant

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

JR's Sports Pub/Source 1 Solutions

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas County Housing Authority

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

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