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.
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.
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.
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.
You want to budget-- but you are not a fan of apps and gadgets. Rachel DePompa is here to tell you, “It’s ok!” because “old school” budgeting is still popular!
Two local nonprofits in Chesterfield are set to receive more than $10 million in federal coronavirus relief funds after the Wednesday approval from the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.
The progress in the COVID-19 vaccinations has consumers a little less worried about traveling in 2021. Rachel DePompa is On Your Side to explain how travel credit cards will help folks get away.
There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty with filing taxes this year, and the pandemic has certainly complicated things. People may have lost or started new jobs or gotten unemployed.
Millions of Americans are staying home more often during the pandemic. On Your Side Investigator Rachel DePompa looks at why you still need to maintain your car-- even if you're driving less.
It's been a long several months and as we turn the page on this chapter, Rachel DePompa has a good reminder in our on your side savings guide: Give yourself a break.
If you owed taxes before, or think you could again, you might want to figure it out so you can best plan for the spring. On Your Side Investigator Rachel DePompa has some good reminders this February.
If one of your goals this month is to improve your credit score, we’ve got you covered. Rachel DePompa has a step-by-step from the experts in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
It’s time to give your retirement accounts a check-up. Rachel DePompa is on your side with advice from the experts on why it’s a good idea to take another look at how much money you are contributing.
With the pandemic yards sales have been a lot trickier. So, if you’re looking for ways to continue to make extra cash, but steering clear of up close contact-- Rachel DePompa has some ideas in this On Your Side savings guide.
If you skipped Black Friday sales and waited until now to buy a new tv, you’re a pretty savvy shopper. Super Bowl weekend is the time to buy. Rachel DePompa has some ideas anyone can use to save even more money in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
Did you spend more than you wanted to over the holiday season? Would a little extra cash help you right now? Rachel DePompa has some ideas from the experts on how you can make more money in 2021.
January is the perfect time to look at where you want to be financially by the end of 2021 And after the year we’ve all had-- it’s ok to start that process now- late in the month.
As we continue the trend of shopping online-- we want to help you be smart about it. Rachel DePompa has some simple ways to keep the crooks at bay in our on your side savings guide.
As the vaccine becomes more widespread and restrictions are lifted-- take one lesson you learned in 2020 and keep it going. Experts say don’t start overspending once you can finally do more activities and travel.
Not everyone has the ability to transfer credit card debt to an interest-free card. It’s difficult to do if you don’t have good credit, meaning a FICO score of at least 690.
The City of Hopewell is accepting applications for community development grants, which are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This week we told you all about the 52 week money challenge-- to get you to save in 2021. Now, Rachel DePompa is on your side with a savings guide to teach you how to “hack” it. And save even more money!
Businesses have between eight and 24 weeks to use the funds, with at least 60 percent going toward payroll and the rest toward eligible expenses like rent and utilities.
The pandemic really upended a lot of people’s goals for 2020. But it’s not all bad! Many of us have learned new savings habits we can carry over into 2021.
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season rarely ever ends with Christmas. Stores and online retailers are busier than ever, processing thousands of returns amid the pandemic.
The $900 billion, 5,593-page stimulus bill does not address student loan debt. Millions of student loan borrowers might be required to resume federal student loan payments on February 1st.
Many people spend the first few days after Christmas returning items to stores, so the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia has some tips to make the process as painless as possible.
Before you hit purchase on anything online-- you need to take the time to look for a coupon code. As Rachel DePompa shows us in this On Your Side Savings Guide-- you shouldn’t make a purchase without one.
Are you a holiday shopping procrastinator? There is hope for you to find what you need. Rachel DePompa breaks down how to get gifts quickly ---- in our On Your Side Savings Guide.
Updating beneficiaries is one of those things people forget about --- until they have a life changing event. But naming the family members who will get your assets in the event of a death is so important.
Facing the threat of a class-action lawsuit, Virginia officials said this week they will stop halting unemployment benefits after they’ve been started without first conducting a review.
