Pinellas County, Florida -- Many residents are eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit and don’t know about it, nor do they realize the availability of free tax preparation.

Taxpayers can learn more during a conversation with Eddie Burch, communications and outreach coordinator with the Juvenile Welfare Board’s Children’s Service Council on Thursday, Jan. 2, on There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.

Pinellas County, Florida -- There are three aspects of the Affordable Care Act that make it easy for scams to thrive. First, the law affects nearly every American in some way, so consumers across the U.S. are vulnerable to getting scammed. Second, the act is not standardized nationwide, allowing each state to administer the law in different ways. Third, the complexity of the law leaves consumers confused. 

Pinellas County, Florida -- For those looking for help and answers about college, careers and financial aid, Pinellas County is offering several college and career fairs in September and October. 

Three college and career fairs will be held: