As we start to add more things back into our budgets like buying more gas for our vehicles or planning vacations, you may be looking for areas to cut back. Rachel DePompa is on your side with some good places to start.
If you’re looking for the steals and deals this month we have a savings guide for you. Consumer and investigative reporter Rachel DePompa has a look at the best buys in May.
It’s spring cleaning time-- and that doesn’t just mean it’s time to clean your house! As Rachel DePompa found out in this On Your Side Savings Guide-- your budget could probably use a good once over too.
If you’re thinking about buying a house next year, and skipping this spring market, you should still watch what’s going on closely. So, you know how to prepare.
It’s something most of us have that we hope we never have to use: homeowner’s insurance. There are certain things you may never have thought of that, can affect how much you pay.
62% of Americans blame their overspending problems on emotion According to a Lexington Law survey. Do you buy before you think? Rachel DePompa goes over some of the most common purchases with immediate buyer’s remorse in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
Are you still eyeing that online purchase and just haven’t pulled the trigger? You know, the one with questionable reviews? Rachel DePompa is on your side with a savings guide on how to navigate reviews posted by others.
Do you have old phones collecting dust in a drawer? An IPAD-- that your child’s now abandoned on moved on from? Rachel DePompa is on your side with a Savings Guide filled with ways to make money on old electronics.
When do you need a financial advisor? It’s a really common question we are getting these days as people struggle to adjust in the pandemic. Rachel DePompa is on your side with advice from a local financial firm in this On Your Side Savings Guide.
April is the best time buy lots of things on your list. We have the deals you should be looking for and the specific items you should avoid buying in April in our on your side savings guide.
It’s great to pay off your debt, but sometimes you need a little motivation right? Something fun on the horizon to keep you going. Rachel DePompa is on your side with a savings guide all about planning for fun.
For the first time in six years, Virginia’s largest utility, which serves two-thirds of Virginia’s residential customers, will submit to a review of its base rates.
In January, President Biden announced that most federal student loan payments would be suspended interest free through September. In this On Your Side Savings Guide, Rachel DePompa explains what you can do to keep that payment low after that September deadline.
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!
