Tips on how to recession proof your finances
For many of us, our finances just took a hit because of the holidays, and we may be in for another one with the possibility of a recession looming. In tonight?s Money Saver Report,?Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at what you can do to help protect your pocketbook.
For many of us, our finances just took a hit because of the holidays, and we may be in for another one with the possibility of a recession looming. In tonight?s Money Saver Report,?Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at what you can do to help protect your pocketbook.
She closed her eyes and blindly picked lottery numbers. It worked.
“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.
“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.
School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage
Pauls Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Pauls Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Extra SNAP benefits that began due to COVID set to end next month in 32 states
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Today’s 15-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 27, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 27, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Cost of caring for pets on the rise: Is insurance worth it?
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato weighs in on the debate of whether or not to get insurance for your pets as prices soar at the vet.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato weighs in on the debate of whether or not to get insurance for your pets as prices soar at the vet.
How economic policy can lessen the blow of a recession
Dion Pouncil, chief investment officer and principal at Pouncil Capital, talks about the elements of the recession and how economic policy can lessen the financial blow on everyday people.
Dion Pouncil, chief investment officer and principal at Pouncil Capital, talks about the elements of the recession and how economic policy can lessen the financial blow on everyday people.
Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Some restaurants are still adding surcharges of up to 20% to your bill. Should they?
Some restaurant enthusiasts say being charged a surcharge or service fee is enough to make them reconsider their reservations.
Some restaurant enthusiasts say being charged a surcharge or service fee is enough to make them reconsider their reservations.
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
5 surprising ways you can save money
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch dishes out several unconventional ways that you can ease the stress on your bank account.
Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch dishes out several unconventional ways that you can ease the stress on your bank account.
Illinois Snapchat users reportedly begin receiving settlement money from lawsuit
Illinois residents who filed a claim last year in a Snapchat class action lawsuit have reportedly begun receiving their settlement money. Here's how much:
Illinois residents who filed a claim last year in a Snapchat class action lawsuit have reportedly begun receiving their settlement money. Here's how much:
Old Navy to close State Street location after 10 years
Old Navy employees are packing up boxes and getting ready to move out of their State Street building after 10 years.
Old Navy employees are packing up boxes and getting ready to move out of their State Street building after 10 years.
Egg prices facing possible 'crack' down
The price of eggs has surged 138-percent in the past year, and now, the top egg companies could be investigated for price gouging.
The price of eggs has surged 138-percent in the past year, and now, the top egg companies could be investigated for price gouging.
Tax filing season is underway - what to know
Start getting your W-2 forms ready because tax filing season officially began on Monday.
Start getting your W-2 forms ready because tax filing season officially began on Monday.
Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO
Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.
Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Tax filing season starts Monday: What you need to know
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
The IRS says taxpayers should expect a smoother filing season this year.
Regal Cinemas closing 39 US movie theaters following parent company Cineworld's bankruptcy filing
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.