If you’re in the market for a used car, you’re in luck. This is a good holiday weekend to shop!

The pandemic really opened up a lot of people’s eyes to how essential an emergency fund is as a safety net.

The IRS confirmed early in the month that there are some snags with the second round of COVID-19 stimulus payments.

With your kids online nearly every day during virtual learning, it’s important to make sure they are wary of clicking on unsolicited emails and links.

New Year, new money situation! It’s time for a little budgeting 101.

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!

If you follow through, you could have an extra $1,378 dollars saved up by the end of the year.

This next topic isn’t an easy one to talk about, but it’s necessary.

On Friday, the Virginia Lottery released the $1 million winning numbers drawn.

The IRS has a Get My Payment website so you can track your money-- but it's currently offline.

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.

There’s so much to prepare for when you’re having a baby but the most important thing by far is how you’re going to pay for it all.

All of the CARES Act unemployment compensation programs are extended for 11 weeks through March 13, 2021.

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.

Setting New Year’s resolutions is easy! Keeping them is MUCH harder!

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.

Virginia is offering a reimbursement program where farmers can get money back for installing fences on their property.

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.

We all have things around our house that we’ve collected over the years. Some of it is valuable and some of it’s junk.

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.

Cracking the price tag code with the help of ratherbeshopping.com

A Hanover County family has a warning about a sophisticated new take on an Amazon scam.

As people around the world plan for virtual holiday gatherings, the United States Postal Service is prepared for an increase in mailed packages.

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.

This year is proving to be the worst on record for fatal drug overdoses in Virginia.

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.

80% of millennials and generation A say their household income has taken a bit during the pandemic. That’s according to a Nerdwallet survey.

Scammers are using the popularity of the hottest toys to trick parents out of their money.

Every year we all do it! Spend too much over the holidays-- and take all year to pay it back. Let’s make a goal this year NOT to do that.

It’s a simple scam: you get a text saying “click here for updates on a package delivery.“ But clicking that unsolicited link could open you up to a world of financial fraud.

It's so easy to do-- but it can cause you a lot of stress over the holidays. Stop comparing your family to other families or their holiday traditions.

The Richmond Police Department is warning Virginians of a telephone scam that is asking individuals for money.

Virginia will provide emergency SNAP benefits to residents in December, the department of social services announced on Friday.

There’s no end to the baby gear companies want you to buy when you’re expecting! Unfortunately, there is an end to your budget!

A lot of us are looking to free up more cash this time of year. And as Rachel DePompa tells us in this On Your Side Savings Guide-- one way to do that is to pick up the phone and call your credit card company.

We can’t stress this enough-- this time of year! Have a budget and stick to it!

As the pandemic takes a toll on local businesses, many have been praying for a profitable holiday shopping season.

One beer and wine vendor in Charlottesville says online sales have already exceeded expectations, and the holiday season to date has been even better.

‘Tis the season not only for giving, but unfortunately, also for fights! The holidays can be stressful and families can argue.

The airport is usually the last place you want to be when traveling before the holidays, but in the year of COVID-19, those pre-thanksgiving day crowds we’re used to seeing were significantly thinned out.

Have you made a gift giving list yet? You really should check it twice!

Black Friday has evolved from a one day shopping frenzy to a month long savings event. And if you’re shopping online, Rachel DePompa has some strategies that will definitely save you some cash in this On Your Side Savings Guide.

Virginia’s unemployment rate improved in October as the commonwealth gained thousands of jobs in hospitality, transportation and other industries.

Most Virginians can renew their identification online or by mail — an option instated by the Department of Motor Vehicles due to COVID-19 — and they’re being encouraged to signup for a two-year renewal.

Virginia farmers have remained mostly unaffected this Thanksgiving, according to the president of the Virginia Poultry Federation.

Approximately 1.4 million claims and about 20,000 people will be affected by ending the program.

Covid-19 has drastically changed our shopping habits. In fact around 67% of Americans now plan to do the majority of their gift shopping online. Which is why Rachel DePompa is going over ways to make sure you get what you are looking for this holiday season.

Are you still paying off last year’s holiday debt? You are not alone. According to a survey by our partners at the financial website nerdwallet-- 33% of Americans are still paying off Christmas 2019.

Two in five holiday shoppers says they plan to spend less this year because of the pandemic.

It was quiet Friday afternoon on Yellow Finch Lane, as it has been for most of the past two years.

Walmarts nationwide will be “metering” in order to limit the number of customers inside a single store at one time.

Would you go into debt for your pet? It happens way more than you might think. Which is why Rachel DePompa has some helpful On Your Side advice for you fur baby mommies and daddies out there.

A lot of people are relying on credit cards to help them get through this pandemic. If you’re looking for one to help you out during this time-- listen up!

Are you a bargain hunter? If not--do you want to be?

As the peak season for mailing packages nears, the United States Postal Service is reminding customers to look at shipping restrictions, prohibited items and other requirements before sending.

Once you have a budget, look what you can cut out of it and stick to your number. That way you are not drowning in debt in January and working all year in 2021 to pay off Christmas 2020.