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

If an emergency happened would you be prepared financially? A car breaks down. Your A-C unit goes out? In this On Your Side Savings Guide, Rachel DePompa has ways you can break the cycle of debt once and for all

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Published September 18, 2020 at 10:13 AM

Patient files $5 million negligence lawsuit against Allison Breast Center, doctor

Another patient is suing a Henrico doctor accused by the Virginia Board of Medicine of misreading multiple mammograms.

Rachel DePompa

Published September 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM

You see the ads and probably hear the promises-- refinancing your house is a must right now! Rates are so slow. But is refinancing really a good step for you?

Rachel DePompa

Published September 16, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Like any disaster, COVID-19 has seen its fair share of scams associated with it. Now thieves are targeting the student loan market.

Rachel DePompa

Published September 14, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Needs vs Wants: How to save as the pandemic rolls on

Saving money should be your top goal right now, according to Michael Joyce with the financial firm Agili.

Rachel DePompa

Published September 14, 2020 at 2:01 AM

Money saving apps have surged in popularity during the pandemic. Whether your shopping, finding a gig job or selling your unwanted items. Rachel DePompa has the latest apps you may want to try out in this On Your Side Savings Guide.

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Published September 11, 2020 at 9:24 AM

As Rachel Depompa found out in this morning’s On Your Side Savings Guide, teaching your kids to save maybe their most important lesson ever.

Rachel DePompa

Published September 9, 2020 at 9:10 AM

Teaching kids about finances through games

Your kids may be learn about money and budgeting in school-- but they learn best-- the real life lessons you can teach them as a parent.

Rachel DePompa

Published September 2, 2020 at 7:24 AM

If you’re in the market for a new car, you know that buying used will certainly save you money. In this On Your Side Savings Guide Rachel DePompa shares some key details on how you can lower your price even more.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 31, 2020 at 9:20 AM

Does paying off your credit cards hurt your credit score?

Simple ways to boost your credit score.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 28, 2020 at 6:04 AM

It may be time to cash out those credit card rewards

If you're coming up short at the end of the month, you might have some funds available to tap into: Your credit card rewards.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 26, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Ways to beef up your savings account in the Pandemic

The pandemic has many people relying on their savings accounts to get through, which makes it more important than ever to keep adding to a savings account.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 24, 2020 at 1:01 AM

The prices haven't risen on everything this pandemic. In fact-- there's a lot of things that have gotten much cheaper.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 21, 2020 at 6:01 AM

80% of millennials and gen z say their household income's taken a hit during the pandemic. That's according to a nerdwallet survey.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 19, 2020 at 3:01 AM

One easy way to protect yourself while shopping online

We're all doing a bit more online shopping these days during the pandemic.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 17, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Be sure to get in the habit of opening your 401K statements

If you tend to stash your 401-K statements in a file without reading them, you might want to stop doing that and open the envelopes.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 17, 2020 at 2:01 AM

Here’s a list of what to watch out for, with help for the shopping site RetailMeNot.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 14, 2020 at 8:15 AM

Curbside pick-up is the latest shopping trend to offer savings

You’ve probably bought online and picked up an item inside a store, but have you tried curbside pickup?

Rachel DePompa

Published August 12, 2020 at 7:47 AM

Tips on paying bills now that the $600 weekly relief benefits are gone

Now that the $600 weekly federal relief benefits have ended, bills are coming due. And if you’ve run out of extra benefits or you are still looking for work there are some emergency steps you can take now.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 10, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Back to Learning: Online back-to-school shopping

Back-to-school shopping is going to look a little different this year.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 10, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday starts today and runs through midnight Sunday

Get your shopping list in order! Virginia Sales tax holiday starts today and runs all weekend.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Back to Learning: Some parents are still planning to spend money on supplies

Whether or not you’re looking to buy a new computer or tablet or some noise cancelling headphones, so you can work while the kids are home—the summer deals are starting to heat up. Rachel DePompa is on your side with the back to learning sales on the horizon.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 5, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Son of famous U2 pilot, Francis Gary Powers, works to set the record straight about his father

Saturday marked the anniversary of the death of a CIA spy Francis Gary Powers – best known for being shot down and captured in Russia during the Cold War.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 3, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Back to Learning: Buying school supplies can wait

Many of our school districts will be learning virtually for at least 9 weeks meaning parents can save some money holding off on certain school supplies.

Rachel DePompa

Published August 3, 2020 at 12:53 PM

Secrets of a Super Saver: Tips to save up to 29% of your yearly income

With most Americans living paycheck to paycheck, there’s the rare few out there that can really save. They’re called supersavers.

Rachel DePompa

Published July 31, 2020 at 2:01 AM

70%of American say their household income has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. That's according to a new survey from our partners at the financial website Nerdwallet.