Higher Tolls for SunPass Users

SunPass, along with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), have decided to make some changes to the way South Floridians use their SunPass.

The first round of major changes came about in February of this year when the Florida Turnpike's Homestead Extension went "coinless", requiring all drivers to purchase a SunPass or receive a monthly bill for their tolls with an added service charge of $2.50.

The second wave of changes was brought about Thursday when the Senate passed legislation which would remove the typical 25 cent discount SunPass users previously enjoyed.

There are also plans to ease congestion on parts of SR-7/US-441 in Broward and Palm Beach Counties by adding toll HOV lanes.

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Spring New & Used Auto Sales Event

Stop by your local Enterprise Car Sales location March 26, 2011 to take advantage of Tropical Financial Credit Union's (TFCU) ONE DAY ONLY Spring New & Used Auto Sales Event.

Get Kelly Blue Book Trade-In Value on your vehicle PLUS an extra $1,000! Take advantage of rates as low as 2.99% APR. And if that wasn't enough, TFCU will make your first payment of up to $300.

We hope to see you March 26th at one of our convenient Enterprise Car Sales locations throughout South Florida:

Lauderdale Lakes at 2150 N. State Rd. 7 Call: 954.486.4370

Miami at 17720 S. Dixie Hwy Call: 305.378.0111

W. Palm Beach at 479 S. Military Trail Call: 561.242.5335

Florida Loses $2.4 Billion for High-Speed Trains

The Obama Administration took back $2.4 Billion allotted to Florida for a high-speed train planned to run from Orlando to Tampa.

Florida Governor Rick Scott rejected the high-speed rail proposal because of high operating costs, despite a study done by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) which concluded the rail would have an operating surplus in its first year of operation.

There are split opinions on the rejection of the project, which would have created jobs for the high number of unemployed Floridians. What do you think of Rick Scott's decision? Let us know in the comments!

51% of Broward County Mortgages "Underwater"

More that half (51%) of homes with a mortgage in Broward County were "underwater" in the fourth quarter. Palm Beach county mortgages showed similar trends, with 44% of homeowners owing more on their mortgage than their property is worth.

Many homeowners refinanced or purchased during the economic boom that preceded the current recession and are now facing the issues that go along with negative equity.

Free Financial Fitness iPhone Apps

If you are one of the many Americans who own an iPhone, you can take advantage of the free financial fitness apps available for download. There are apps for budgeting, investing, mobile banking and managing credit cards.

Track your spending and savings and stick to your budget with Mint.com's personal finance app. There are also free apps from CNN Money, Bloomberg and Yahoo! Finance for general financial information, as well as up-to-date stock quotes from Charles Schwab and E*Trade.

If you have an iPhone, be sure to check out these free financial fitness apps available at the App Store.

Check Out TFCU's New Loan Center

Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) makes applying for a home loan or mortgage easy with our new Loan Center.

Whether you are looking to refinance or apply for a new home loan, TFCU has a variety of options including Fixed Rate Loans, Adjustable Rate Loans, Jumbo Loans and FHA Loans.

TFCU makes applying for loans convenient by offering applications online, over the phone and in person. We also provide calculators for expected monthly payments, refinancing and more.