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Gas prices jump 26 cents in one week to reach all-time high in San Antonio, Texas and U.S.

Here are today’s average gas prices for San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas and the United States

Proof vs. potential: Women and the promotion problem

Gas as high as $4.19 a gallon as prices surge in San Antonio

Drivers are paying near record prices to fill up their tanks as gas jumps 21 cents in just one week.

Intuit to pay half-million Texans cash over ‘free’ TurboTax

Nearly a half-million Texans will be getting a check from Intuit after the company settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving TurboTax's free filing service.

Changing careers? These tips might be able to help maximize your money.

Have you recently started a new job, or are you exploring a career change opportunity?

Do hybrid cars make sense as gas prices remain high?

As gasoline prices remain high, is now the time to consider a hybrid vehicle? Consumer Reports crunched the numbers to see whether fuel savings justifies higher up-front costs.

Looking for a deal? These products are on deep discount in May

As spring weather heats up, so do the Mother's Day and Memorial Day sales. Consumer Reports found some of its top-tested products deeply discounted this month.

How to manage beefed-up meat prices

As meat prices take a bigger bite out of family grocery budgets, The $5 Dinner Mom Erin Chase, says it pays to tweak your recipes to stretch the protein and your dollars.

$5 Dinner creator cooks up money-saving strategies

KSAT Money Q&A: How to be an effective solopreneur

Many have left their jobs to make it out on their own in business, but becoming an effective solopreneur isn’t easy and takes a lot of dedication. Stephanie Scheller, CEO of Grow Disrupt, joined this KSAT Money Q&A to discuss tips for solopreneurs who want to be effective in their business strategy.

How to save energy, money while doing laundry

Doing laundry isn’t a chore that’s going to disappear anytime soon, and neither are the costs involved in doing it. But as Consumer Reports explains, a few simple, eco-friendly changes (and the right detergent) in the laundry room can help lower your energy bills.

Do you have right to repair your own cellphone?

Broken cellphone? Repairing it yourself may be more difficult than you think. Now, the right-to-repair movement is gaining traction.

5 reasons why having a landline phone can still be beneficial

While many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.

Earn that raise: Top tips to get promoted

New law won’t stop all surprise medical bills

Unsuspecting consumers have complained about surprise medical bills for years, and now there’s a new law that should help. But there are some important exceptions that you need to know.

Pump patrol: Are gas credit cards, club memberships worth it?

Even though gas prices have dropped, they're still making a fill-up pretty pricey. So, is it worth it to get a credit card for gas or join a warehouse club to help you stretch your gas dollar.

An Easter primer: Facts, figures you might not have known about the celebration

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

San Antonio home prices surge in competitive market

People hunting for a house are finding hot competition, limited inventory and surging prices.

Here are some ways to beat inflation at the supermarket

Americans spend an average of $5,174 a year, or roughly $431 a month, on groceries. And that number is now skyrocketing.

Financial Literacy Month: What you can do to kick start your financial journey

April is Financial Literacy Month — a nationally recognized movement to promote and support financial understanding so that individuals make better decisions when it comes to their money.

Here’s how to DIY protest your property appraisal

If your 2022 property appraisal is a jaw-dropper that you just don't agree with, you can appeal it. Here's the process if you choose to do it yourself.

Bexar County property appraisals released, and they’re through the roof

Many Bexar County homeowners are in for a shocker when they open their new property appraisal.

5 things I learned about inflation, after talking to an expert

Inflation is the topic of the month in our solutions journalism show, “Solutionaries.”

CAST Tech students to provide free tax preparation services starting Thursday

CAST Tech High School students who are IRS-certified will provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services for members of the community who make $65,000 or less starting Thursday.

Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

Gas prices and the impact on home improvement projects

The effects from the rise in gas prices don’t stop at the gas pump.

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Need a new grill or mower? April is a good time to buy

If you need a new grill or mower, April is a good time to buy some of Consumer Reports' top-tested products.

With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractive

The nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.

Here are some eco-friendly home projects for 2022

We all want to be more environmentally friendly, but it can be hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to our homes.

Sticker shock: Bexar County home appraisals up nearly 28%

Homeowners in Bexar County can expect sticker shock when they receive notice of their new property appraisals. Values are up nearly 28 percent.

Homes in these school districts saw the biggest price increases in the last year

The increases are being felt across the county, but the more affordable areas saw the largest increases as far as percentages.

We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.

Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?

KSAT Money Q&A: How to use business funding effectively, tips to get funding process started

Stephanie Scheller, CEO of Grow Disrupt, joined this week's KSAT Money Q&A to discuss how business owners can use funding effectively and provided tips about loans and grants.

5 situations in which pets can be used for tax breaks

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

Here are some creative ways to tackle home projects

Are there any home projects on your 2022 to-do list?

Most common retirement mistakes

Walt Disney World resorts that won’t break the bank

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

Tell us: How is inflation affecting your life?

Inflation is a word that fills many with dread. A recent Harris Poll found that 55% of Americans are worried about inflation and what it will do to their cost of living.

Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?

If you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area, you’ve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and they’re things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.

How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

How reliable are at-home medical test kits?

There are at-home test kits for everything from Covid-19 to hormone levels to high blood pressure. But, before you start swabbing, Consumer Reports says there are some to be wary of.

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