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Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 10:34 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Great gift ideas for dads on Father's Day that won't break the bank.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 10:33 AM CDT
|By Debra Dolan
The expanded child tax credit was signed into law in March, increasing the potential maximum payout in 2021 to $3,600 for children under the age of 6 and $3,000 for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Many major retailers are offering up to 80 percent off.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 10:34 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
This weekend we celebrate Mom.
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Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 7:33 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Tax returns have rolled in after the three rounds of stimulus checks that most of you already got.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Ways for buyers and sellers to both profit from the real estate boom in the Arklatex.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Shoppers load up on candy, food, and gifts for Easter, spending more than anticipated.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 2:29 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
The new coronavirus relief bill waives takes on certain Americans who collected more than $10,000 in unemployment in 2020.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Lester Duhé
The coronavirus relief bill, otherwise known as the American Rescue Plan, includes the popular stimulus checks and extra unemployment benefits
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 11:52 AM CST
|By Adria Goins
People are buying bigger and better televisions ahead of the Super Bowl weekend.
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Updated: Jan. 17, 2021 at 3:47 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
There are a few minor changes filers need to consider while preparing their 2020 tax returns.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2020 at 9:51 PM CST
|By Donovan Jackson
Your next auto insurance bill may look a little different because a discount most companies started giving earlier this year is ending.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 10:00 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
Store hours for popular stores if you still need to shop before Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 12:36 PM CST
|By Liz Koh
If you're trying to buy gifts last minute before Christmas make sure you do your research. Shoppers are already reporting scams for certain hot toys going around.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 4:49 PM CST
|By Donovan Jackson
The Louisiana Board of Home Inspectors recently expressed concerns, suggesting many home buyers may be skipping one of the most important steps of buying a home.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 8:13 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
A holiday gift guide can help you find presents for any budget or a loved one who works from home.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 4:31 AM CST
|By Liz Koh
Black Friday is obviously going to look a lot different this year. In fact, many of the sales kicked off in the beginning of the month. That’s because retailers know many people will not be waiting in line outside just to jam pack the building.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 12:16 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
Sprout pencils could help replant hundreds of thousands of trees.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 12:18 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
Instead of a rush of people flocking brick and mortar stores, shoppers will be firing up their laptop to take advantage of deals online.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 12:26 PM CST
|By Adria Goins
Spend less money and more time with family safely this Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 4:26 PM CST
|By Liz Koh
Just about every in-person event is going virtual this year due to COVID-19. Before you buy anything, make sure you know exactly where your money is going.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Johnathan Manning
A state sales tax holiday is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 6:30 AM CST
|Here’s a list of freebies and deals offered by companies during Election Day.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Liz Koh
If you missed out on Amazon Prime Day or other big deal days, there are other ways to save money while shopping in October.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 8:49 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Consignment shopping could help parents during holiday shopping.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By Amanda Kitch
It’s easy to think being completely debt-free is great, but financial experts say some debt is good debt.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Masterclass.com announced it would offer college students a yearly subscription of its specialty classes for $1.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 9:25 PM CDT
|By Amanda Kitch
The Lost Wages Assistance program has stirred up some confusion when it comes to additional unemployment benefits.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Amanda Kitch
Pelican State Credit Union says customers reach out with lots of questions about credit scores, so director of financial outreach, Jessica Sharon, talked with WAFB to breakdown the dos and don’ts of getting your score on the right track.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 5:04 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Shoppers from across the Arklatex can take advantage of Arkansas' sales tax holiday this weekend.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Parents could pay up to $100 more for supplies this year due to technology additions to the supply list. Here are ways to trim your budget for Back to School.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Many people have proven they have been able to save money despite drastic cuts to their income during COVID. These are ways to keep those money saving trends after the pandemic is over.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 8:24 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
If you want to get something for Dad for Father's Day but have a limited budget, there's a way to honor him with some great gifts at no cost to you.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Parents looking to spend smarter and save on kids clothes and baby items have an option, with a popular consignment sale coming back after it postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 8:36 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Prices on certain products have climbed at the grocery store. There are ways to trim those prices when you budget your purchases.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 11:41 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
As summer approaches and kids want more spending money, here are some ways to help them learn the value of money and how to manage their cash.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Stores will have to allow for social distancing, other safety measures
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 2:22 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
There are a number of free options, from TV to kids educational websites, that can entertain the entire family while under stay at home orders.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 4:48 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
If you can't afford to pay your mortgage, rent or bills during May there are options you can take advantage of to make sure you can stay in your home.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Five million paper checks are expected to be coming in the mail this week as the IRS announced it could take four months to get everyone a paper payment.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 10:54 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Shoppers see sharp increase in price gouging during the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 5:46 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Did you get your stimulus payment yet?
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Cell phone carriers announced it would waive certain fees to help people struggling to pay bills during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 10:41 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Louisiana residents who have unclaimed property can expect to see checks in the mail in the coming days.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 8:33 AM CDT
|By Adria Goins
There are expanded qualifications for unemployment benefits for people who have lost a job due to coronavirus.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 1:04 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
The government will look at your adjusted gross income and your tax returns to determine if you qualify for a stimulus check.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2020 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
An LSU AgCenter dietitian suggests several ways to stretch your dollar to put food on the table.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Several fitness organizations started offering free workouts and trial options while many of the Arklatex gyms are closed due to coronavirus restrictions.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Several companies announce they will be adding additional jobs due to demand from the coronavirus outbreak.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 3:57 PM CDT
|By Adria Goins
Louisiana has one of the highest insurance rates in the country. Here are some simple ways to lower your costs.