Early retirement is a dream for many. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to a financial expert from Money & Mimosas about strategies to make that dream come true.
A new law designed to protect consumers targets counterfeit and fake goods sold online. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks to the CPBBP and breaks down what you need to know.
Understanding the difference between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) can have a big impact on your wallet. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert from Bankrate about the differences between them.
Co-signing on a loan can be a great tool to help someone buy a house or a car, but there’s a catch. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa weighs the pros and cons.
So you thought last year’s 6 percent mortgage rates were high? They have no marching even higher since then, and some analysts said they can hit 8% by year-end.
In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30 percent increase from 2021, according to the most recent data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Being happy at work does more than put a smile on your face. One study found that increased happiness in the workplace led to a 12% jump in productivity, 37% higher sales, and three times greater creativity.
House leaders plan to vote on Alabama’s HB-15 which would remove the state’s grocery tax this upcoming legislative session. Alabama is only one of three states that fully tax groceries.
Experts with OnTime Service said because of nationwide increases, your gas bill is likely going to keep going up throughout the year, and the best ways to keep your bill low is maintenance.
The holiday shopping buzz is over for many of us now, but retailers are hoping you’ll use those gift cards and shop huge deals as they try to clear out a surplus of inventory.
With Christmas just around the corner and the chilly temperatures this week, one local business I spoke with started preparing for the increase in customers weeks ago.
Investing might seem daunting, but it could bring you rewards later on. Inflation might be making your budget tight, but now is actually the perfect time to start investing.
New census data shows more seniors are now living in poverty and a third of older adults in Alabama rely completely on social security for their monthly income.
The better business bureau is now warning customers to watch out for pink washing. Which is when businesses or companies try to capitalize on the prominence of the pink ribbon by attaching it to their products without contributing to the cause.
Facebook parent company Meta has released an update after finding more than 400 malicious phone apps designed to compromise people’s Facebook accounts.
As we get closer to Halloween it’s about time to start buying pumpkins. However, fuel, seed prices and labor shortages are contributing to higher costs for pumpkins.
The previous five-year long farm bill will expire next year and government officials are currently touring the country looking into issues farmers faced 2020 to now.
Need help with your phone or laptop? Watch out for what’s known as the “tech support scam,” which is now targeting Apple customers as much as Microsoft Windows users, who represented most victims in the past.
Many of us are trying to save money on our car repair these days, and one way to do that is to look around for cheap oil changes, maybe $19 with a coupon. But those budget changes come with some risks.
The American Trucking Association sent Congress a letter stating that a railroad worker strike could be devastating for the trucking industry and the country’s already stressed supply chain.
Kroger cut the ribbon on the Birmingham fulfillment center in June and has seen steady growth in orders since, and it’s delivering thousands of orders a week already.
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