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March 27, 2009

Financial Literacy Council recognizes Florida Prosperity Campaign

CFO Sink announces $300,000 in state agency savings in three months

CFO Sink presents Cabinet resolution to the Special Investigations Unit of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust

Approved My Safe Florida Home grant recipients face May 30 deadline

CFO Sink addresses the Florida Association of Insurance Agents

New Fannie Mae "Loan Lookup" information available for borrowers

Follow the economic challenge on www.recovery.gov

Lottery Scam uses Office of Financial Regulation’s name and address

Florida Truckers Day at the Capitol

My Family CFO Idea: A family savings and investment club

Saving Energy, Saving Money: A green stimulus package

March 20, 2009

Governor Crist and CFO Sink unveil Sunshine spending Web site

CFO Sink opposes use of credit scoring by auto insurance companies

CFO Sink congratulates the 2009 Women’s Hall of Fame inductees

CFO Sink's Florida Housing Help initiative joins Pasco and Martin County organizations to host foreclosure workshops

My Family CFO Idea: Stimulus package gives unemployed workers potential COBRA help

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Eating Wisely for Ecology and for Economics

March 13, 2009

Update: CFO Sink's 'Safeguard Our Seniors' legislation passes first hurdle; another bad agent arrested in Tampa area

CFO Sink urges steps to reduce Florida's hurricane risk

CFO Sink unveils "Get Lean" Web site, seeks citizen help to cut government waste

CFO Sink notifies travel agencies to stop representing unauthorized travel insurers

CFO Sink sends letter to House and Senate urging against fiscal irresponsibility of TABOR

CFO Sink's Florida Housing Help initiative to join Pasco County organizations to host foreclosure workshop

Orlando-based Detective Michael Vitta awarded Investigative Officer of the Year

Protecting and preserving Florida’s natural resources with Florida Forever

New Title Insurance Guide Helps Homebuyers Through Closing

Watch out for foreclosure scams

My Family CFO Idea: Health Insurance options to consider when unemployment hits home

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Next week is "Fix a Leak” week

March 6, 2009

CFO Alex Sink recommends smart steps to get Florida's fair share of federal funds

Legal action taken by CFO Sink against People's Trust Agency for allowing unlicensed agents to sell insurance

CFO Sink receives top national honor for volunteerism from Junior Achievement

CFO Sink calls for greater oversight of state-issued cell phones and Blackberries after OPPAGA findings

Leadership Tampa Conversations with Influence – A Conversation with Florida’s CFO Alex Sink

Fraternal Order of Police State Presidents' Meeting

CFO Sink's Florida Housing Help joins with Rep. Jennifer Carroll on foreclosure workshop

Consumers Participate in Financial Education Events for Florida Saves Week

My Family CFO Idea: Make the Most of Your Health Insurance

Saving Energy, Saving Money: Advocate for energy



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