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|By Rachel DePompa
Owing money may not seem like a financial advantage, but experts said it’s all about the type of debt you’re carrying.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 10:33 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
There were 4.8 million reports of identity theft and credit card fraud to the Federal Trade Commission in 2020.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 9:55 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
A sudden influx of money is a welcome surprise, but what you do with that extra cash is actually the bigger moment.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 12:58 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
You would add a sinking fund to your budget for expenses that come up at the same time each year or to plan for a big purchase.
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Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 8:28 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Helping an aging parent sign up for Medicare is a task many will face at some point in life.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 8:53 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
If you haven’t had the money talk with your teen, now may be the time.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 8:59 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
If you’re thinking of upgrading your cellphone, you may want to think twice before trading in the old one.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 9:16 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
The cost of dining out is on the rise and now, you need to plan for a hike in babysitting rates.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 8:57 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
May is the prime time for making home-related purchases.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 11:12 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
When it comes to your credit score, there are a lot of misconceptions out there.
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Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 9:47 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
It’s time to honor the great women in your lives. Mother’s Day is right around the corner!
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
House values are on the rise, which means home equity is too. If you’re planning a home improvement project, that equity could help with the bill.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:06 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Amazon is one of the top retailers in the world and last year, it launched an option for prescription medications.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:15 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
You’ve heard of a consumer’s buying power, but the power to negotiate, even after the sale, is also at your fingertips.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:10 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Whether it’s “decluttering for cash” or a new “side hustle”, there are several options to build your bank.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 2:56 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
A below average credit score can have serious impacts on your financial future.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:39 AM EDT
|By Debra Dolan
Bestar has issued a recall for several models of its beds after a 79-year-old woman died and dozens of others reported injuries.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Automation has made some financial transactions much easier, but there are times when instant messaging or chatting with a computer just won’t cut it.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 11:34 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Before you drop that ‘For Sale’ sign in the front yard, there are some important steps you should take.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 1:46 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
The school year is wrapping up and for many high school graduates, it may be time to fill out online loan applications.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 12:44 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Frequent flyer rewards offer travelers the opportunity to rack up benefits, but with all the airlines out there, making the best financial choice can be tricky.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:28 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Debt for recent college grads averages around $30,000, according to 2020 numbers from the Institute for College Access and Success.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:39 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press
A housing can crack and oil can leak onto engine parts, possibly causing fires.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 11:01 PM EDT
|By Jordan Gartner
A recall has been issued for nearly 9,000 motion-activated baby rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Debra Dolan
Skippy Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of more than 161,000 pounds of peanut butter.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 12:50 PM EDT
The FBI said the scam starts when someone contacts you by phone or email pretending to be a representative from your mobile phone carrier. Once the fraudster gets your personal information, they call your service provider and report a lost or stolen sim card.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 1:19 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
More than 33 million Americans have quit their jobs in the last year, but before you give your two weeks, there are a few reminders so you don’t leave any money on the table.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2022 at 3:34 PM EDT
|By Jordan Gartner
Plastikon Healthcare, based in Kansas, is voluntarily recalling a select number of products sold nationally due to possible bacteria contamination.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Sandra Jones
Certified pre-owned cars are a hot ticket with sales forecasted to break records in 2022. But is that certification worth the extra cost and are the inspections all they claim to be? In this Consumer Crackdown, national investigator Sandra Jones explains what to look for.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
With gas prices soaring, it’s time to find ways to save money at the pump.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 12:42 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Experts say the biggest thing holding most people back from buying a home is the down payment.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 10:10 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
A recent study investigating consumer password use found that 25 percent of online shoppers would abandon their carts of $100 if prompted to reset a password at checkout.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 12:54 PM EDT
|By Jordan Gartner
A recall has been issued for more than 17,000 wooden activity walkers for toddlers that were sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By Debra Dolan
A recall has been issued for more than 3 million bottles of Airborne Gummies after dozens of injuries have been reported.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 10:15 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
According to Carfax, the median list price for a used car jumped 40 percent over the past year.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 2:24 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa
Consumer prices are showing no sign of slowing down as the U.S. Labor Department reports the inflation rate hit 7.5-percent in January.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 2:23 PM EST
|By Sandra Jones
As you plan for that perfect Spring Break getaway, experts warn travelers need to watch out for con-artists offering deals too good to be true and plan ahead for pandemic travel requirements.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 11:22 AM EST
|By Rachel DePompa
The spring housing market is hot and a new study says millions of Americans are looking to buy a home.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 11:29 AM EST
|By Rachel DePompa
Do you have an old credit card you don’t use much, but you keep it open? Is there a right time to close that account?
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 9:44 PM EST
|By Sandra Jones
According to the Better Business Bureau, tax season is a popular time of year for scammers looking to target consumers through email, phone, or text message.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 1:37 PM EST
|By Debra Dolan
There have been 78 reports of burn injuries, including two reports of third-degree burns and four reports of second-degree burns.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 3:11 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa
As you prepare to file your taxes, it’s also good to think about how you can plan ahead for next tax season as well.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 7:01 AM EST
|By Gray News staff
Abbott Nutrition is expanding its recall of baby formula to include some lots of the Similac PM 60/40 powdered instant formula.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:33 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa
Spring cleaning usually means decluttering your closets or maybe your garage, but what if you also extended that to your finances?
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:22 PM EST
|By Sandra Jones
According to the National Consumers League, losses to fraud hit a 10-year high last year. Cryptocurrency-related deals were one of the fastest growing scams
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:20 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa
According to a new study by Nerdwallet, the average American has around $155,000 in debt - an increase of more than six percent from last year.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 2:34 PM EST
|By CBS News
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals its top safety winners.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 1:28 PM EST
|By Gray News staff
A lot of people look forward to a refund during tax season, but is planning for that check the best money move?
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 2:59 PM EST
|By Sandra Jones
According to CARFAX, the median list price for a used car jumped 40% from January 2021 to January 2022. In the midst of this climb, our national investigative team uncovered consumer complaints from across the country accusing dealers of advertising one price, but when it came time to sign, charging a cash price thousands more.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 8:19 PM EST
|By The Associated Press
U.S. health officials warned parents on Thursday not to use three popular powdered infant formulas manufactured at an Abbott plant in Michigan that investigators recently linked to bacterial contamination.