A personal finance expert debunks three common credit card myths, including the belief that carrying a small balance improves your credit score and that you only have one credit score.
Buy now, pay later plans split purchases into smaller payments, but lack credit card protections. Experts warn they can lead to debt traps, late fees and overdrafts if not tracked carefully.
About 80 percent of colleges award more aid to freshmen than upperclassmen. Frontloading can reduce aid by $1,000 or more in future years. Families should plan for costs to rise 10 percent annually.
Money stress can cloud your judgment, and scammers know it. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa explains how fear and “too good to be true” offers can put your wallet at risk.
Spirit Airlines canceled all flights this month after announcing it was winding down operations. Travelers are scrambling for refunds and rebookings. Customers who booked directly should get automatic refunds.
New graduates are entering the real world where money habits matter more than ever. Financial experts share essential moves including opening bank accounts, building credit, saving 10% for emergencies, and maximizing 401(k) matches.
Product recalls hit their highest level since 2007, with 420 recalls in 2025 linked to 882 injuries. Some dangerous products took years to be pulled despite complaints. Experts share how to check for recalls and report problems.
Summer camps can cost up to $600 per week, but experts say affordable options exist. A financial advisor shares tips for finding budget-friendly childcare through local community programs, scholarships, and neighborhood babysitters.
A $100K salary in San Francisco is really worth $62K after taxes and cost of living, new study finds. Experts say that before taking that six-figure job, people should check housing costs and local taxes in that area.
Credit card debt can sneak up fast. Americans now owe $1.3 trillion collectively, and 42% worry they may never shake it. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman finds out which balance to tackle first and how to keep credit cards from becoming a trap.
Drowning in debt? The problem might be simpler than you think. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about how out why separating your money into four accounts could help finally get a handle on your spending. 💰
Scams are hitting more people and AI is making them harder to spot. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares the latest fraud trends and the steps that can help protect your money.
Turning 18 means more freedom but also fewer automatic rights for parents in an emergency. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares the simple legal documents young adults should have in case something goes wrong.
Having a baby? Where you live can affect access to care and how much extra time and money it may take to get it. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman looks at how “maternity deserts” can create challenges for families and what they can do to plan ahead.
Streaming may feel cheap one app at a time – until the total hits all at once. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares the simple check that could help you cut your monthly bill fast.
Online scams may be costing Americans far more than official numbers show. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains the simple move experts say can help protect your money.
AI is becoming a new money-saving tool helping consumers negotiate with more confidence. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa tells you how to use it to prepare, spot leverage, and ask for a better deal.
Tax refunds are a little bigger this year, but smart choices matter more than ever. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa has the best ways to stretch that money before it disappears.
Before you dig this spring, one phone call could save you money and keep your family safe. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares what utility crews want homeowners to know before a shovel hits the ground.
Grad school borrowing is getting a hard cap and that could reshape how students pay for a degree. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares the new limits and the tough choices they could force.
Gas prices are rising and drivers are feeling it. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman spotlights those already changing course and how to ease the pain at the pump.
The Secret Service says a fast-growing crypto scam can make fake profits look very real. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shows how “pig butchering” works and the red flags that could save you from losing everything.
More families are taking on caregiving and the emotional cost is only part of the story. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares how to start the money conversation and build a plan before the bills and responsibilities pile up.
