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Older homes cost 48% more to repair than newer ones. @RachelDePompa reports on hidden costs like mold, asbestos and structural damage that buyers need to know. Expert advice: get a contractor and home inspector before you buy. bit.ly/4ga5G8k
No emergency savings? @RachelDePompa reports on how to go from 0 to $1,000 by cutting subscriptions and paying yourself first. Expert says start small with $10-$20 per paycheck and watch your savings grow. bit.ly/4dXmkXj
Flight delays hit worst levels since 2014, with 1 in 12 flights an hour or more late. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman reports on tarmac delays up 63% and what travelers should check before booking summer flights. bit.ly/4ayPqtR
Financial planners aren't just for the wealthy. @RachelDepompa finds out when to hire one, how much it costs and where to find certified professionals who can help with life changes. bit.ly/4ars1KP
Stop paying unnecessary interest! @RachelDePopma breaks down 3 credit card myths with a personal finance expert, including why you don't need to carry a balance to build credit. bit.ly/4dEmIZg
Is your student heading to college? @RachelDePompa reports on financial aid frontloading and why 80 percent of colleges give freshmen more help than they do in later years. What families need to know before committing. bit.ly/4nHapQG
🎓 Consumer Investigator @RachelDePompa: New grads need to make these $ moves now:
✅ Open bank account & budget
✅ Build credit as authorized user
✅ Save 10% for emergencies
✅ Max out 401(k) match
Living below their means = lifelong savings skill bit.ly/3R8WNBG
#breaking The Supreme Court of Virginia has struck down Virginia’s voter-approved redistricting amendment.
The court ruled lawmakers violated the state constitution by advancing the proposal after early voting had already begun in the 2025 House elections.
💰 💰 💰Drowning in debt? The problem might be simpler than you think. Consumer Investigator @RachelDePompa talks to an expert about how out why separating your money into four accounts could help finally get a handle on your spending. 💰💰💰 youtu.be/Oi2a0Cq3sXc
Turning 18 means more freedom but also fewer automatic rights for parents in an emergency. Consumer Investigator @RachelDePompa shares the simple legal documents young adults should have in case something goes wrong. youtu.be/0velZ_6cr-I
Grad school borrowing is getting a hard cap and that could reshape how students pay for a degree. Consumer Investigator @RachelDePompa shares the new limits and the tough choices they could force. youtu.be/dtDEdT_nK38
Tax refunds are a little bigger this year, but smart choices matter more than ever. Consumer Investigator @RachelDePompa has the best ways to stretch that money before it disappears. youtu.be/GS3ajn_dpKs