Personal Finance

This page collects the 198 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Personal Finance”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Housing, Mortgages, and Social Security.

1. Fri, Aug 281 item
   1. Retailers launch Labor Day sales amid warnings of potential appliance price hikesMajor retailers including Lowe's, Home Depot, and Wayfair have launched early Labor Day sales featuring discounts of up to 70% on home goods, appliances, and outdoor equipment. These promotions arriveHillsborough County
2. Tue, Aug 251 item
   1. Record Highs in Auto Loan DebtA new report from the Federal Reserve reveals that Americans borrowed a record $211 billion for new car loans during the second quarter of 2026. Total outstanding debt for vehicle loans has now reacheHillsborough County
3. Mon, Aug 241 item
   1. Employee Benefit Research Institute reports mixed trends in Health Savings Account usageA new report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) examines current trends in the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) among Americans. The report highlights the role of HSAs in coverinHillsborough County
4. Sun, Aug 231 item
   1. South Florida Caribbean News opinion piece on personal budgetingThis article argues that personal bank statements provide a more accurate reflection of financial habits than a formal budget plan. It characterizes budgets as aspirational documents rather than definMiami-Dade County
5. Thu, Aug 201 item
   1. Care.com and Zety reports detail financial and career impacts on 'sandwich generation' caregiversNew reports indicate that Americans are beginning dual caregiving responsibilities for children and aging parents at an average age of 34, with 86% of surveyed caregivers reporting they felt unprepareHillsborough County
6. Wed, Aug 193 items
   1. Homebuyers may assume existing mortgages to secure lower interest ratesHomebuyers can potentially lower financing costs by assuming the existing mortgage of a property seller rather than taking out a new loan at current market rates. This option allows the buyer to take Hillsborough County
   2. Florida families increasingly use credit card rewards to cover back-to-school costsHillsborough County
   3. Edmunds recommends used hybrid vehicles for potential cost and fuel savingsMiami-Dade County

1. 01Foundation for Community Association Researchorganization3 mentions
2. 02Federal Reserveorganization3 mentions
3. 03Reserve Studyorganization3 mentions
4. 04Homeowners associationsorganization3 mentions
5. 05Brian Foxperson3 mentions
6. 06284,933other3 mentions
7. 07Benutechorganization3 mentions
8. 08ATTOMorganization3 mentions
9. 09Gabriella Paulperson2 mentions
10. 10Miami's Community Newsorganization2 mentions