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People Still Waiting on Unemployment Benefits as Florida Tightens Rules
As Florida tightens requirements to get unemployment benefits, NBC 6 Responds continues to hear from people struggling to get the money they’re owed.
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Pandemic Causing Long Waits for Furniture Delivery
Consumers across the country are telling NBC Responds they are waiting longer for furniture delivery. But why is it taking so long for people to get their furniture? Some say the answer is not so simple. “Global supply chains were shut down at the beginning of COVID and ramped back up as everyone is trying to meet that ongoing consumer…... -
‘It Has Gone Up a Lot': South Florida Consumers Worry About Higher Prices
Paying for more in the store? From gas to groceries, prices have shot up. According to the latest consumer price index data for the South Florida region, area prices went up 4.1% in the past year.
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NBC 6 Responds Helps Woman Fix Retirement Account Error
Many people had to tap into their retirement savings during the pandemic. But when a local woman took her money out — it went to the wrong account. It’s an error she feared could cost her thousands in taxes. NBC 6 Responds’ Sasha Jones was able to help.
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Man Turned to NBC 6 Responds for Help in $40,000 Cruise Refund Fight
It was a family trip to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on a Hawaiian cruise. But when the pandemic hit and changed those plans, a South Florida man turned to NBC 6 Responds for help getting back the tens of thousands of dollars he paid.
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Some South Floridians Turned to Credit Cards During Pandemic
A recent study from WalletHub estimates Americans paid down $82.9 billion in credit card debt in 2020 alone.
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Pandemic Debt: What to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy
The number of people filing for bankruptcy has actually dropped during the pandemic because of federal protections. But if you are considering bankruptcy as an option, there are things you should keep in mind.
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How to Prepare for an Emergency or Natural Disaster
Natural disasters can strike at any moment — and it’s always a good idea to be prepared. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports.
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Couple Says Airline Didn't Allow Service Dogs on Flight
Matthew and Gabriela Giampietro thought they had done everything right when they decided to fly to Puerto Rico on JetBlue with their two dogs. “They told me the paperwork to fill out, I did that,” Gabriela said. They told NBC 6 they submitted Department of Transportation (DOT) forms saying the dogs were trained service animals, along with letters f... -
Schools, Nursing Homes Using Disinfecting Machine to Fight COVID-19
A technology used to disinfect surgical rooms, medical offices, and ambulances is now appearing in classrooms, cruises, and churches.
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COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement Program: What You Need to Know
It’s a federal program that could help you with funeral costs if your loved one passed away from COVID-19.
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Hospitals Required to Post Their Prices
Many times, surprise medical bills involve pre-planned medical care. But there is good news for those unsure about the cost of non-emergency procedures they need to get done.
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DEO Overpaid Millions in State Unemployment Benefits in 2020
NBC 6 Responds found the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) paid millions in overpayments last year.
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State Audit: DEO Unable to Provide ‘Accurate Data' for Certain Months of Pandemic
A recent audit of Florida’s unemployment system is raising questions about the agency’s data, among other issues.
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Businesses Have More Time to Apply for PPP Loans
Businesses yet to apply for forgivable loans from the federal government have more time to do so.
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Woman Gets Parking Violation Showing Car That Doesn't Belong To Her
If you receive a parking violation you believe was sent in error, don’t ignore it, since doing so could end up causing you more headaches.
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Woman Says DEO Overpayment Led to Tax Filing Delay
If you received unemployment benefits last year, you will need to report that information on your tax return using a document called a 1099-G form. But one local woman says her 1099-G form is incorrect and she has spent months trying to get an updated one. Myrtle Young told NBC 6 Responds the incorrect form stems from an overpayment of......
