The low supply and high demand have made home buying challenging this year. So, it’s good to go into the housing market knowing all the costs associated with a home that a lot of people forget or are unprepared for.
A new app is striving to help contractors bounce back from the pandemic. It connects them with potential clients - allowing consumers to “name-their-price” for the work that needs to be done in their homes.
Be skeptical of every email you get or phone call from a number that’s not on your phone. You can’t be too cautious right now because cyber thieves are better than ever.
No one likes getting their packages late, but one 27-year Army veteran turned Amazon delivery man has a good excuse for why he couldn’t finish his deliveries Monday evening.
The national gas price average decreased by two cents on Saturday, but Hurricane Ida’s arrival brought it back up one penny, setting the tone for fuel prices ahead of Labor Day weekend.
At least part of the hacker-struck Colonial Pipeline that passes through the CSRA and supplies gasoline to much of the East Coast has been shut down again.
If you own a home-- it’s very likely the value’s risen a lot this past year. So, if you are looking to tap into some of the equity-- Rachel DePompa found out the do’s and don’ts from a local financial expert in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
The Texas Inn sits at the end of Main Street in Lynchburg, an 86-year-old beacon for late-night drunk food with a menu centered around a Depression-era chili recipe and a grease-laden sandwich known as the Cheesy Western.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority generated $1.4 billion in gross revenue in fiscal year 2021, indicating a $163 million increase over 2020.
Nationally, first-time homebuyers are having a rough go of it. According to NerdWallet, on average prices are listed more than 5 times their income in the largest metro areas.
The pandemic has changed our driving habits. Maybe you are still working from home? Or you’ve started going into the office more. Expert say now is a good time to take another look at how much you are spending on car insurance.
Do you rent or do you buy? This is a tough call for a lot of people in this current real estate market. Which is why Rachel DePompa talks with a financial expert in our On Your Side Savings Guide.
It’s not cheap to fly right now, and hotel prices are even higher. So, how do you become a frugal traveler? Rachel DePompa has some ideas in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
If you’re having trouble renting a car for your summer vacation-- no worries. Rachel DePompa is here with some alternative ways to find a car for that family trip, in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
The kids go back to school in matter of weeks and parents are hustling to get them ready. Rachel DePompa is on your side with a savings guide filled with ways to do it-- without breaking the bank.
If you're a Central Virginia restaurant or bar that's hiring, let NBC12 know! We're helping get the word out, as restaurants are having difficulty hiring back employees through the vacillating pandemic. Eateries are also struggling to handle less-than-patient customers amid the staffing shortage.
Virginia’s once a year sales tax holiday is this weekend! And it can save you if you know what’s included. Rachel DePompa has the breakdown and what you should be looking for in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
You may have saved some money last year not having to buy all those school supplies and clothes, but this year -- is back to normal. Rachel Depompa has some ideas on how parents can buy everything their kids need for much less in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
The cost of a college education has grown at a much more rapid pace than minimum wage. And for folks who are trying to go to school and work to pay for it, that may mean taking on unwanted student loans. Rachel DePompa has some ideas of how to manage that loan debt in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
The CEO of Philip Morris International was quoted by Britain’s Mail on Sunday as saying that the tobacco company foresaw an end to its sales of traditional cigarettes in Britain within 10 years.
A massive Virginia solar plant that drew a flood of opposition when it was first proposed is now more than half completed and sending electricity into the power grid.
Have you ever signed up for one of those store credit cards to get the immediate 20% off? Rachel DePompa explains why half of cardholders are not aware of the financing trick these cards often use.
You get the offers all the time as your checking out at the cashier. We’re talking about store credit cards. Should you sign up? Our Rachel DePompa goes over the pros and cons in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
We are all online more than ever, so it is important to ensure you are staying safe when banking or shopping. On Your Side Investigator Rachel DePompa has some important reminders to keep you safe from online thieves.
Medical costs have gone up 33% in the last 10 years according to our partners at the financial website Nerdwallet. If you get struck with a ton of medical bills out of the blue, you do have options.
Many credit card holders had their credit lowered during the pandemic. Rachel DePompa explains why this happening and how you can fight it in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
Gov. Ralph Northam, state representatives and several energy companies will gather on Thursday to break ground on a broadband expansion project in Virginia’s Northern Neck region.
Many animal shelters have seen record adoptions during the pandemic, but before you get a dog, make sure you know how much it costs to care for it. Rachel DePompa breaks down how to plan for new pet expenses in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
If you go to bed at night feeling sick to your stomach when thinking about your finances, you are not alone. Which is why Rachel DePompa is talking to experts about ways to relieve financial stress in this on your side savings guide.
With more of us shopping online, we figured it was high time to show you ways to save money through your internet browser. Rachel DePompa takes a look at some of the best money saving browser extensions-- in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
The end of some tenant protections by the end of next month has raised concerns that thousands of Virginia residents will be unable to afford their rent and face eviction.
Firefly Fiber Broadband is partnering with Central Virginia’s energy companies and localities to expand broadband service to homes and businesses without internet access.
