Rachel DePompa

Investigative reporter

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.

Awards:

5 Edward R Murrow Awards for Investigative Reporting
2016 Most Outstanding Effort by an Individual Reporter from the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters
3-time Emmy winner, 5 time Emmy nominee
5 first place honors from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters

Education:

University of Maryland, Journalism

Recent Articles by Rachel

Reminder: Contact student loan holders in August

Currently, all federal student loans have zero percent interest and payments are suspended through Sept. 30.

Rachel DePompa

Published July 6, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Travel reward options during the pandemic

Most of us are not flying anywhere for the next few months, but eventually we'll all have somewhere we want to go. Rachel DePompa has some advice if you want to save significantly on that future trip.

Rachel DePompa

Published July 6, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Are you growing your nest egg for retirement, but want to save even more? There are a number of apps that can easily help you store money down the road. Rachel DePompa goes over some helpful ones in this On Your Side Savings Guide.

Rachel DePompa

Published July 1, 2020 at 5:31 AM

Ways to go about getting your medical records from Allison Breast Center

Women across central Virginia worried about the mammograms done by a Henrico doctor whose license is now suspended.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 30, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Allison Breast Center patients having trouble getting records | Here’s what you can do

Another woman filed a complaint this month with the Virginia Board of Medicine about a Henrico doctor.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 29, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Virginia Medical Board suspends license of Henrico doctor accused of misreading mammograms

Dr. Michael John Bigg, a radiologist and owner of the Allison Breast Center on Forest Avenue, is accused by the Virginia Board of Medicine of misreading the mammograms at least 18 women - telling them they were fine when they really had cancer.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM

How to handle private student loans during the pandemic

All loans owned by the Department of Education have zero percent interest until Sept. 30 of this year.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 29, 2020 at 10:53 AM

On this Day: Elvis makes his last visit to Richmond

Does music from Elvis Presley still get you all shook up? If so, you’re in luck.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 29, 2020 at 8:54 AM

A look inside how refinancing your home works

In early June, the Federal Reserve left interest rates alone making it more affordable than ever to borrow money. With rates hovering around 3.5 percent, many homeowners are in a position to refinance and lower their monthly costs.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 22, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Coronavirus-related consumer complaints pouring into the federal government

Consumers who reported coronavirus-related complaints to the FTC said they lost an average of $300 each.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 22, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Here's your reminder to scramble if you haven't already started. SUNDAY is Father's Day! But don't worry. Rachel DePompa is here with an On Your Side Savings Guide full of ideas.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 19, 2020 at 5:51 AM

Amazon doesn't always post its best deals on its home page. Which is why we have a list of where to find the hidden deals in this On Your Side Savings Guide.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 17, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Credit cards can be dangerous if you don’t have discipline. But if you are diligent and careful you can make credit cards work for you.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 16, 2020 at 12:20 PM

New Richmond based company launches in the rental experience space

A new Richmond company, we first told you about in December, is up and running. The Shed is sort of like the Facebook marketplace but delivered right to your front door.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 16, 2020 at 11:04 AM

If you've lost your job or been furloughed, repaying those student loans has probably been difficult. Rachel DePompa looks at what kind of help is out there in this on your side savings guide.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 15, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Ways to get credit card relief if the debt is stressing you out

Twenty-eight million Americans have added credit card debt as a direct result of the pandemic, according to a recent creditcards.com report, and it’s hitting millennials the hardest.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 12, 2020 at 8:24 PM

Ways to get groceries delivered at a discount

The idea of getting groceries dropped off at your front door is a lot more appealing right now than it used to be. Which is why Rachel DePompa is on your side with how to score free grocery delivery-- in this on your side savings guide.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 12, 2020 at 1:01 AM

Talking to your teen about their credit report

It's never too early to learn how the financial system works and why your credit score is so important.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 10, 2020 at 11:17 AM

Don't be afraid to ask family members or close friends for help with rent money

Rachel DePompa

Published June 9, 2020 at 12:59 PM

On this day in history, Allied forces launched the most aggressive amphibious invasion of the world has ever known.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 6, 2020 at 12:10 PM

On this day: Patrick Henry dies in Virginia

On this day in history, American politician and famed orator Patrick Henry died at Red Hill Plantation in Virginia.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 6, 2020 at 12:05 PM

The 130-year history behind the Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond

The planning for Robert E. Lee’s monument started just hours after he died in October 1870, but it took 20 years to come to fruition.

Rachel DePompa and NBC12 Newsroom

Published June 4, 2020 at 3:40 PM

It’s normal to turn to credit cards in an emergency, which can be stressful, but personal finance expert Kim Palmer with NerdWallet says you can’t let it get to you.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 3, 2020 at 6:43 PM

On this day: Captain Jack Jouett begins famous overnight ride that rivals that of Paul Revere

On this day in history, Captain Jack Jouett began his famous overnight ride that rivals the well-known ride of Paul Revere.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 3, 2020 at 1:26 AM

On this day: Nearly 50,000 Union troops launch assault at Cold Harbor

On this day in history, almost 50,000 Union troops launched a massive assault on the Confederate position at Cold Harbor.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 3, 2020 at 1:23 AM

Looking for extra cash during the health crisis? Check out this popular gas app

Many are looking for ways to get some extra cash during the health crisis-- so we’ve been going over some of the most popular cashback apps.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 2, 2020 at 12:02 AM

If you are a bargain hunter, there are certain things this time of year it’s better to wait on, so the price drops.

Rachel DePompa

Published June 1, 2020 at 6:01 AM

On this day: 12 people are killed in Virginia Beach mass shooting

On May 31, 2019, a deadly mass shooting at a municipal building in Virginia Beach. 12 people died including a contractor trying to get a permit and 11 other city employees.