Cashing In: Ways to save on summer travel
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Airfare for summer travel is up 22 percent this year, but financial expert Dan Rocatto has some tips and tricks to help keep costs down for your vacation.

How to get a hardship loan

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

More Americans taking 'side hustles' to make ends meet

In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.

Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI

Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.

Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey

More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

Cashing In: Bot-proof jobs
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Are you better at your job than a bot? Financial expert Dan Roccato stops by FOX 29 to talk about which jobs he believes to be bot-proof!