Rachel DePompa
Investigative reporter
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Rachel DePompa is NBC12's On Your Side Investigator. Rachel grew up in Waldorf, Md., and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in broadcast journalism.Before joining WWBT in March of 2008 Rachel worked in Roanoke, Bristol and Harrisonburg.
One in four Americans have no retirement savings according to PWC's Retirement in American report.
If you pay attention to your grocery bill, you already know prices are going up.
We all love a good rewards credit card, but are we no longer really getting its benefits?
It’s not a secret the pandemic’s been especially difficult for women. With many leaving the workforce to help with childcare. If daycare is around the corner for you again, it’s time to start planning.
Father's day is around the corner. Are you ready? We have a look at some of your best buys in June for your dad-- or even things to buy now because they are on sale.
Roundtrip domestic plane ticket costs are expected to increase 16% heading into the summer, according to analysis by airfare price-tracking app Hopper.
It’s important to log into your retirement account a few times a year because your life changes over time
The old adage is true-- two things are certain in life, death and taxes. Although we may not want to, it’s really important to think about planning for funeral costs. Rachel DePompa is on your side with what you need to know.
Folks who are drowning in student loan debt often ask. How on earth can I also save for retirement? Rachel DePompa is on your side trying to answer that very question in our Savings Guide.
Have you looked at your credit card statement to count up all those subscriptions? You know-- the TV ones you’ve added over the last year? Rachel DePompa explains why you should take a look in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
If you’ve got high schoolers—you’re probably hoping they’ll land a good job this summer to help cover expenses, or maybe help save for college! But they may need your help to do it.
The Federal Trade Commission reported losses of $667 million to imposter scams in 2019.
Are you sitting on travel rewards-- waiting until you can use them? You are not alone-- and our Rachel DePompa spoke with a travel expert on what you can expect as Americans start to go on trips again.
Many homeowners are looking for ways to change the homes they’ve been stuck in for the duration of the pandemic. Which is why Rachel DePompa is taking a look at some of the hottest remodeling trends this year.
Do you know what your investments are in your retirement accounts? As Rachel DePompa shows us in this On Your Side Savings Guide-- most Americans do not.
The GameStop market drama has generated a lot of headlines and is still fresh in people's minds Especially the younger generations. It’s gotten younger folks interested in investing. But there’s one thing to remember if you are new to all this...
As we start to add more things back into our budgets like buying more gas for our vehicles or planning vacations, you may be looking for areas to cut back. Rachel DePompa is on your side with some good places to start.
If you’re looking for the steals and deals this month we have a savings guide for you. Consumer and investigative reporter Rachel DePompa has a look at the best buys in May.
It’s spring cleaning time-- and that doesn’t just mean it’s time to clean your house! As Rachel DePompa found out in this On Your Side Savings Guide-- your budget could probably use a good once over too.
Mother’s Day is around the corner and we are on your side with a savings guide from Rachel DePompa that is packed with ideas.
If you’re thinking about buying a house next year, and skipping this spring market, you should still watch what’s going on closely. So, you know how to prepare.
It’s something most of us have that we hope we never have to use: homeowner’s insurance. There are certain things you may never have thought of that, can affect how much you pay.
62% of Americans blame their overspending problems on emotion According to a Lexington Law survey. Do you buy before you think? Rachel DePompa goes over some of the most common purchases with immediate buyer’s remorse in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
Not everyone works for a company. Many folks in RVA are free lancers or self employed. So how do they prepare for retirement?
Are you still eyeing that online purchase and just haven’t pulled the trigger? You know, the one with questionable reviews? Rachel DePompa is on your side with a savings guide on how to navigate reviews posted by others.
Do you have old phones collecting dust in a drawer? An IPAD-- that your child’s now abandoned on moved on from? Rachel DePompa is on your side with a Savings Guide filled with ways to make money on old electronics.
When do you need a financial advisor? It’s a really common question we are getting these days as people struggle to adjust in the pandemic. Rachel DePompa is on your side with advice from a local financial firm in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
April is the best time buy lots of things on your list. We have the deals you should be looking for and the specific items you should avoid buying in April in our on your side savings guide.
It’s great to pay off your debt, but sometimes you need a little motivation right? Something fun on the horizon to keep you going. Rachel DePompa is on your side with a savings guide all about planning for fun.
Close to 30 million baby boomers retired in the third quarter of 2020… according to recent Pew Research Center analysis.
If you are looking for some lessons for your children during the pandemic-- what about talking to them about budgeting?
In January, President Biden announced that most federal student loan payments would be suspended interest free through September. In this On Your Side Savings Guide, Rachel DePompa explains what you can do to keep that payment low after that September deadline.
Not every family is bad off financially during the pandemic. But everyone experienced changes in their spending habits.
As life starts to feel a little more normal-- our budgets are going to start to look a little different. Rachel DePompa gets us thinking about these post pandemic money matters in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
Even with all the relief options being offered to borrowers, so many Americans ended up taking on more debt this past year.
There are 11 million vehicles in the US, ranging in age from 2002 to 2015, that still have deadly Takata airbags inside the steering wheel.
Whether you lost your job, or took a pay cut, a lot of folks are hurting financially during the pandemic.
As a third stimulus check continues to hit bank accounts, the American Rescue Act has several other features-you may need to know about. Especially if you got unemployment help in 2020.
Have you changed how you handle your money since the pandemic first started? Most Americans have made some kind of change.
You are not alone, and you can move into the digital age with some training.
If you are a small business in the area struggling in this pandemic-- there is a grant available to help you keep the lights on. It’s through Dominion Energy and it could help you pay your energy bill.
One thing we’ve all learned in the pandemic is how an unexpected emergency can quickly shake up your finances. Rachel DePompa takes a look at a new product designed to help you get cash-fast.
Rates are so low right now-- a lot of folks are investigating whether they should refinance their home. But how do you know if it’s a good idea for you?
It’s a good time to look at refinancing some of your debt right now because interest rates are so low. On Your Side Investigator Rachel DePompa found out the three fees you should immediately ask about-- before signing any dotted line.
Black adults are more than twice as likely to be denied credit than white adults. Just one of many findings in a new report from Lending Tree on racial disparity when it comes to finances.
It’s time to find out where to get the hottest deals in March.
If you’re thinking about buying a home in the next year - there are steps you can take now to get your financing an order. And it could make your mortgage application more attractive to lenders.
Having good credit is important to being able to get a loan or buy a house. Lenders, landlords and employers may check your credit history. So, if you’re thinking it’s high time you establish some credit for the first time-- we have some ways you can do that.
The pandemic has forced many realtors to use virtual tools to show their homes for sale.
If you are ready to buy a new house and you’ve begun looking-- makes sure you aren’t looking at homes at the higher end of you budget. You don’t want to end up with a mortgage that's more than you can really afford.