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Help for State Farm policyholders

CFO Sink urges Floridians to claim valuable tax credit

90-year-old Naples resident cashed in on substantial unclaimed property

CFO Sink addresses the State of Israel Bonds campaign inaugural

CFO Sink honors FSU Rhodes Scholar at Florida Cabinet meeting

CFO Sink, NFL players kick off Financial Football

DFS Detectives Recognized as “Officers of the Year”

CFO Sink puts the brakes on Miami-Dade agent accused of putting dozens of uninsured truckers on the road

CFO Sink investigates St. Petersburg funeral home after receiving disturbing complaints

Florida Prosperity Partnership

My Florida CFO Idea: Buy one, get one free

Saving Energy, Saving money: Composting saves many ways

January 23, 2009

Florida and the federal economic stimulus

CFO Sink Addresses the Florida Philanthropic Network at the group’s 2009 statewide summit

CFO Sink Will Join NFL Players and Visa to Kick Off Super Bowl XLIII Week with a Game of “Financial Football”

CFO Sink: "Making Florida the Best State in the Nation"

Life Insurance Waiver of premium covers your premium if you are disabled and cannot pay

The “What Ifs” of an Economic Downturn

My Family CFO Idea: Save money with generic drugs

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Paper towels versus cloth dish towels

January 16, 2009

On the 44th President of the United States

Statement by CFO Sink on Special Session

CFO Sink addresses the Central Florida Development Council of Polk County

Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Insurance Fraud anticipates accredited status

Hundreds in Cape Coral receive free advice at CFO Sink's Housing Help Workshop

CFO Sink launches Jacksonville University inaugural Thought Leaders series

CFO Sink & Congresswoman Castor advocate increased health insurance funding for Florida children

My Family CFO Idea: Useful job search strategies

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Styrofoam versus paper cups

January 9, 2009

Update on Special Session

CFO Sink meets with senior victims of financial fraud

CFO Sink's Florida Housing Help workshop draws 200 early registrants, others encouraged to participate

CFO Sink warns annuity fraudsters: tougher laws now on the books

Revised rules for 2009 for Individual Retirement Accounts

My Family CFO Idea: Make a financial plan for life

Saving Money, Saving Energy: Good dishwasher habits

January 2, 2008

Special Session convenes January 5

CFO Sink offers money-saving New Year's resolutions for Florida families

Florida Housing Help Workshop

There is still time to pay into an Individual Retirement Account for 2008

My Family CFO Idea: With the changed marketplace, review your homeowners insurance now

Identity Theft and Your Tax Records

SEC Actions During Turmoil in Credit Markets

Federal Financial Regulators Issue Revised Identity Theft Brochure

December 19, 2008

Happy Holidays!

State Fire Marshal Alex Sink issues holiday fire safety precautions

Statement by CFO Sink on announcement of January Special Session

CFO Sink appoints Wayne Johnson to head the Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation

FLDFS lawyer sets record at Florida Senior Games State Championships

A grand Ponzi scheme uncovered; Florida investors hurt

Boynton Beach woman sentenced to 10 years imprisonment on charges of insurance fraud

From homeowner to renter: What you need to know about renter’s insurance

A well-designed landscape

2008 Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets, increase personal exemptions and standard deductions

My Family CFO Idea: Pay off loans ahead of schedule to save money

FDIC Publication Helps Consumers Understand Their New, Higher Deposit Insurance Coverage

December 12, 2008

CFO speaks to Florida Insurance Council about upcoming legislative session

Jimmy Peters photograph given in honor of Governor Crist

CFO Sink holds Professional Learning Fair 2008

School chorus sings on the steps of the Old Capitol

Marines collect Toys for Tots in the spirit of the season

State arson detectives arrest Zellwood arsonist

Aventura woman charged with organized fraud for filing hundreds of fraudulent insurance claims

State Fire Marshal announces arson arrest

My Family CFO Idea: Shop wisely for the holidays

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Trees for the holidays

Holiday mishaps: Review Your Insurance to Make Sure You're Covered

IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Donations

December 5, 2008

Remembering Pearl Harbor

CFO Appoints John B. Clark to Energy and Climate Commission

Governor Crist appoints seven to Florida Energy and Climate Commission

CFO Speaks at Hurricane Risk Mitigation Leadership Forum

‘StormStruck: The Tale of Two Homes’ exhibit at Epcot

CFO Sink delivers budget assessment to Palm Beach County firefighters

CFO Sink addresses Tallahassee Kiwanis Club

CFO's office decorates for the holidays

CFO Sink promotes Money Smart Financial Literacy training

CFO Sink's call for additional information results in new charges for Jensen Beach pastor; $500,000 additional bond

Department of Financial Services has an open forum with seniors on financial protections

My Family CFO Idea: How to pay for holiday gift-buying

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Make your own gift-wrapping paper

Six Ways to Avoid the Flu

Deposits vs. Investments

November 28, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle's mom is a Department of Financial Services employee

CFO Sink praises Minority Business Enterprise Office

CFO Alex Sink on Florida Face to Face

South Florida roofing contractor charged in $400,000 workers’ compensation fraud scheme

My Florida CFO Idea: Consider year-end financial moves

Energy Savings: Red, green and green for the holidays

Credit Insurance: Safety Net You Need or a Waste of Money?

November 21, 2008

Need for a special session

CFO Sink addresses the 2008 Matchmaker Conference in Orlando CFO Sink promotes Money Smart Financial Literacy training

Sean M. Shaw joins CFO Sink's team as Insurance Consumer Advocate

CFO Sink visits with the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators in Orlando

Democratic Caucus welcomes CFO Sink

More flexibility for 'Hope for Homeowners'

Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers offers consumer information on foreclosures

My Florida CFO Idea: Keep auto insurance premiums down

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Save with a demand water heater

Protect your checking account

November 14, 2008

Florida economists grapple

CFO Sink, AARP team up to find greater protections for senior investors in Florida

Annual Chili Cook-off pleases many

CFO Sink talks to callers on public radio

Veterans Day Parade in Tallahassee

The 15th Annual Great Florida Fire School held

Consumer Alert: Beware of this personal loan scam

My Florida CFO Idea: Think about compound interest

Shopping with a Message of Energy Conservation

Reminder for Florida high school students to 'Take the Challenge!'

Open Enrollment is a good time to review your Medicare prescription drug coverage

November 7, 2008

Honoring Veterans Day

CFO Sink leads 2008 Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign Event

CFO Sink launches ‘Florida Housing Help’ Web site

FSECC Chili Lunch enjoyed by CFO Sink and team

An Election Day to remember

CFO Sink drops by Mel’s Hot Dogs on Election Day

CFO Sink offers Homeownership Preservation Workshop on Saturday

CFO Sink addresses Florida Council of 100

Florida’s High School Students are invited to 'Take the Challenge!'

My Family CFO Idea: Participate in Florida’s Financial Fitness Friday on November 14

November is Long-Term Care Insurance Awareness Month

Energy Tip: Let the beautiful weather come inside this time of year