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Here’s how to lower your cellphone bill

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As school cafeteria and grocery prices rise, the $5 Dinners mom, Erin Chase, shared some strategies to pack a lunch and stretch your dollar.

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These laptops pass the test, fit range of back-to-school budgets

Parents shopping for a laptop don't have to spend a fortune to find a quality device. Consumer Reports offers recommendations to fit a range of back-to-school budgets.

Get rich on knowledge with this quiz on the U.S. dollar

Monday is National Dollar Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the dollar bill that as of 2019 had 12.4 billion in circulation across the United States.

CPS Energy customers cranking up air conditioning pay nearly $80 more for comfort, utility says

CPS Energy customers are paying higher energy bills than they did last summer, an average of about $80 dollars according to the provider. It's mostly due to fuel cost increases and the relentless Texas heat wave.

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Where can you fill that school supply list for the less cost? We did the homework and compared prices at four stores.

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AAA: Gas prices in San Antonio down 81 cents from one month ago

Gas prices are steadily falling after hitting record highs earlier this year and Texans are enjoying the lowest gas prices in the country.

These are hot August deals on back-to-school tech

If you're looking for some hot August deals, Consumer Reports found deep discounts on some top-rated back-to-school tech and more.

Your credit card debt is about to cost more. Here’s what to do now.

Just as people are resorting to their credit cards more to cover rising costs, interest rates on those cards are rising. If you can't pay off cards every month, some other strategies can help prevent getting deeper into debt.

Scammers offering fake jobs working overtime

While job hunters are scouring online listings and sending out resumes, scammers are working overtime. Reports of employment scams have tripled in recent months, according to the BBB.

Charts show substantial increase in prices in San Antonio and Texas due to inflation

Texas has not been immune to rising inflation costs and shrinking product sizes but how exactly is it affecting us locally?

Shopping smart for school supplies amid rising prices and inflation

Shopping for the new school year is underway.

Parents doing homework, shopping smart for back-to-school as prices rise

As prices rise, parents are cutting back in some areas to afford back-to-school shopping, but smart shopping strategies can help stretch your dollar further.

From gas to groceries: Some inflation-proof tips to save money

Consumers are feeling the pinch and experts say things may only get worse during the summer. But there are ways to cut costs during this time.

Inflation drives up demand from struggling families for San Antonio Food Bank

The San Antonio Food Bank is a lifeline for families in our area, and it’s now seeing a rise in demand as lines are getting longer with more people facing a rise in rent, utilities and gas costs.

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Cash apps: How to keep your money safe

A couple clicks here a couple clicks there and the bills paid. The debt is done. Emergency avoided. But how safe is your money?

The changing real estate market and the return of the buyer’s power

The real estate market in San Antonio and around the country has seen a boom over the last few years.

How do solar panels work and are they worth the investment? KSAT Explains

There is no shortage of sun during a south Texas summer, so why don’t we harness that energy to power our homes and businesses? The good news is, we are.

Mississippi's attorney general has no plan to prosecute Carolyn Bryant Donham over role in Emmett Till lynching, aide says

Mississippi's top legal official has no plan to prosecute​ Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, an aide said Friday.

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Cash-strapped and in debt: Money tips for college grads

The average college grad will have a starting salary of around $55,000. So how do you balance paying off loans and living your new post-college life?

Your home’s AC is your friend. Be nice to it

There's never a good time for your home's air conditioner to go out, but this summer could be the worst. Some simple maintenance can help keep it humming and cooling.

These strategies can help you save on Amazon Prime Day

Before you start clicking your way through Amazon Prime Day, here are a few tips to help you land real deals and avoid overspending and hype.

Heat wave means scorching bills. Here’s how to lower yours.

Twenty-eight days of triple-digit heat so far this season means ACs are working overtime. Some simple things can help you use less electricity and manage those scorching bills.

Gas prices ease up before July 4 highway parade

Just in time for the Fourth of July highway parade, gas prices have eased up. Still, at an average $4.42 per gallon locally, it's enough to keep many celebrations close to home.

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July sizzles with holiday, Prime Day sales

With Fourth of July discounts and Amazon Prime Day, it's almost like Black Friday in the middle of summer.

Here are some good summer home projects

If you are looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy the summer, while also being productive, look no further than your home itself.

The do’s and don’ts on how to get promoted

Forbes.com reports the average employee gets promoted every three years. But there’s no guarantee. You have to put in the time and the work.

Nonprofit creates budget simulator in push for community-wide change on wages

A new online tool is letting people experience some of the difficult choices local families must make due to financial hardships.

Do this to make peer-to-peer payments safer

Peer-to-payment apps are fast and convenient, but what if something goes wrong? Consumer Reports says doing this one thing may protect your money from scammers and errors.

Glastonbury: Fans descend on festival amid travel disruption

Worthy Farm will welcome more than 200,000 festival-goers, but some are now nervous about the trip.

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What a federal gas tax holiday means for your wallet

As drivers wince from the pain at the pump, Congress may consider suspending the federal gas tax. How much will that save the average driver?

Summer road trips costly. Here’s how much and how to save

With gas prices in record territory, summer road trips will be pricey. A round-trip drive to South Padre Island from San Antonio will take about $57 just for gas in a mid-sized SUV.

Running your vehicle’s AC can reduce fuel economy by 25%, report finds

Gas prices are soaring and so is the heat but turning down the AC in your car could be hurting your wallet.

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Price check: Grocery costs are climbing. Here’s how much

You know groceries are costing more, but how much? We compared prices on eggs, milk, chicken and more to what they cost six months ago.

Russia's economy in for a bumpy ride as sanctions bite

Four months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the economy still works but it lacks some of its parts.

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Gas, groceries push inflation to highest in 40 years, data shows

From putting dinner on the table, gas in the car and a roof over the family’s head, it’s getting more challenging to make ends meet.

KSAT Money Q&A: Geekdom offers summer programs for San Antonio entrepreneurs

Geekdom’s summer schedule is underway to help business owners in the startup space find programs or workshops to help them succeed.

Master technician offers DIY ways to improve fuel mileage amid rising prices

Increasing your gas mileage is a must as fuel prices continue to rise. A Texas mechanic is offering some inexpensive and easy do-it-yourself ways to save a little money.

Shopping for Father’s Day? These top-rated products are on sale

Just in time for Father's Day, some top-rated tools, trimmers and more are on sale.

How are increased gas prices affecting you? Take our 10-question survey

We want to know how you’re dealing with the high price of gas.

Today’s gas prices in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

Gas prices in Texas and around the country continue to climb as commuters feel the squeeze in their wallet.

Here’s how to pay for professional help with home improvement projects

If you are looking for a home pro to help with projects, there are several things to consider, and the cost is a big part.

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Why can’t we drill more in Texas to lower gas prices? KSAT Explains

Gas prices have hit record highs in Texas and around the country, so it begs the question: “how can we lower prices?” KSAT Explains.

Gas soars 33 cents in a week, $5 per gallon ‘not impossible’

The gas sign reads $4.69 a gallon, but it’s not in California. It’s San Antonio, and drivers are feeling the squeeze.

Inflation has those in their Golden Years pinching nickels and dimes

Inflation is putting a strain on everyone, but those living their Golden Years on a fixed income are struggling to decide what bills to pay.

Good sunscreen doesn’t need to burn your wallet

Before you stock on sunscreen for summer fun, Consumer Reports put several to the test.

Some faster ways to pay off your student loans

Student loan debt in the U.S. totals more than $1.7 trillion. These types of loans can affect your financial future for years.

Suze Orman's three rules to easily budget money as a couple

Suze Orman has never shared a bank account with her partner of over 20 years. The financial expert recommends couples follow three steps to managing money.

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Earn-A-Bike one of the big winners in latest Philanthropitch

Earn-a-Bike was awarded more than $55,000 thanks to Philanthropitch, a fast-pitch competition for innovative nonprofits.

Time for a tablet upgrade? You don’t have to spend a lot

If it's time for a tablet upgrade, Consumer Reports offers recommendations for low and high budgets.

Beware of surprise fees when booking a vacation rental

Before you book your summer vacation, a Houston woman shares what happened to her when she booked a cabin for her family. She says she was surprised by more than $1200 in fees.

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To save on groceries, start with a plan

As the price of groceries continues to creep up, it's pays to plan meals and spending.

Covid breach court case criticised by gym owner

Alex Lowndes' gym faced prosecution for opening in lockdown but the case was thrown out of court.

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Tory donor’s 'link' to sanctioned oligarch’s secret London property

A major donor was listed as a director of a firm secretly owned by a Russian oligarch close to Putin.

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Feds seize $106K in cash in Brownsville

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Brownsville seized $106,000, authorities announced Thursday.

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Ex-P&O Ferries chef sues for unfair dismissal

John Lansdown is the only seafarer out of the 800 sacked at short notice to take P&O to a tribunal.

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An easy guide to help college students set up their first budget

Setting up your first budget may seem daunting, but it's actually really simple! Here are a few quick tips to help college students set up their first budget.

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Firms must choose between Russia and West, says US

Wally Adeyemo, a top US politician, says the West is committed to issuing more sanctions on Russia.

bbc.co.uk

Texas woman's video of busting credit card skimmer goes viral

A Texas woman’s TikTok video of her busting a credit card skimmer at a 7-Eleven has gone viral. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky meets with the woman to discuss how she was able to detect the scam.

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The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.

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Inflation has Fed critics pointing to spike in money supply

But central bank officials say economy has changed since high-inflation days of the 1970s.

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Matt Damon, Jimmy Fallon and the celebrity-cryptocurrency industrial complex

Matt Damon, Tom Brady, Paris Hilton and other celebs are peddling NFTs and cryptocurrency. Of course they are.

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Iowa, Texas Republicans hail benefits from Biden infrastructure bill they opposed

“Since the bill was signed into law, this money was going to be spent regardless. If there’s federal money on the table she is, of course, going to do everything she can to make sure it is reinvested in Iowa,” Seid said in a statement. “That’s why she worked with a bipartisan group of her colleagues in asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize NESP construction along the Upper Mississippi River.”

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Anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies aged 90

South African anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, has died at the age of 90, sparking an outpouring of tributes for the outspoken Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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Covid in Wales: New rules cause confusion and empty pubs

New restrictions are affecting the hospitality sector on what should be one of its busiest times.

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Suze Orman: Don't get a joint bank account. Here's how couples should budget their money

Suze Orman has never shared a bank account with her partner of around 20 years. The financial expert recommends all couples follow this formula to pay bills.

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91% of people with health savings accounts make this mistake

Most HSA owners don't invest their savings. That could short-change them over the long term.

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The Most Important Number of the Week Is 61.07

Bond traders aren’t panicking about higher yields, which should bring some comfort to stock investors.

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Crypto tax: ‘MiamiCoin’ has made the city $7 million so far, a potential game-changer for revenue collection

MiamiCoin has generated roughly $7 million for the city since its August launch, and Mayor Francis Suarez said cryptocurrency contributions could one day replace city taxes.

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Music company buys NFT of 'Side-eyeing Chloe' meme

The image of two-year-old Chloe Clem making a disapproving face was auctioned in cryptocurrency.

bbc.co.uk

The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

bbc.co.uk

Emmett Till memorial sign missing days after 66th anniversary of his death

The sign dedicated to the 14-year-old appears to have been hit by a car and removed.

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Lebanon agrees to pay World Bank loan to the poor in dollars

Lebanon’s government has agreed to pay tens of thousands of poor families cash assistance in U.S. dollars from a World Bank loan as the country’s economic crisis deepens

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After ‘legalized bank robbery,’ Floyd Mayweather buys massive house in Miami Beach

Floyd Mayweather is the proud owner of a mansion in Miami Beach, after throwing down serious coin last week.

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Love and money: 'I borrowed from a friend, it went wrong'

After sleeping on the night bus with her daughter, Jo was forced to borrow money.

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Climate change: Low-income countries 'can't keep up' with impacts

Officials warn that the severity of natural disasters is outpacing efforts to prevent their damage.

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Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg: The top hip-hop dancer who can’t count the beats

Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.

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'Covid vaccine scammers nearly got me'

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab.

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Hints From Heloise: For back to work and school, organize the closet

Keep in mind that items you no longer wear can often be used by someone else.

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Met Police seize record £180m of cryptocurrency in London

The seizure is the largest of its kind in the UK - beating the previous record set just weeks ago.

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Euro 2020: England and Villa fan conned out of £2k for final tickets

Ben Moore says he was "sceptical" about the offer but messages on Twitter looked "so genuine".

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Sainsbury's stops selling CDs and DVDs

The supermarket giant says its customers increasingly go online for their entertainment.

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'Predictably Irrational' author says people often underestimate how much their dream retirement will cost. Here's the real number

People underestimate how much their ideal retirement will cost, according to author Dan Ariely, a professor at Duke University. Here's how much you'll need.

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WXYZ: Child Tax Credit Payments Begin July 15. Here's What To Know

While the money could offer relief to families, some parents may want to opt out.

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D.C. affordable housing: Bowser?s record investment won?t fully meet need, but puts suburbs to shame

Flood of federal dollars and new D.C. zoning plan could be game-changers for affordable housing.

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'I've been ghosted by my insurer'

Thousands of small businesses are still waiting for Covid-related insurance payouts.

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3 easy ways to make sure your 401(k) investments are on the right track

Whether you're setting aside cash for retirement or are simply trying to grow your wealth, you should be in control of your finances.

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FTC says cryptocurrency scams are skyrocketing

As the number of Americans investing in cryptocurrency has increased, so too have the scams. The Federal Trade Commission released new data showing cryptocurrency-related investment scams have skyrocketed.

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Lockdown easing: How to socialise without breaking the bank

If your bank balance is looking anything but healthy right now, this might help.

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Covid: Bolton Indian variant surge leaves hospitality nervous

Pub and cafe owners in Bolton are apprehensive about reopening amid a rise in the Indian variant.

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FTC shuts down savings app Beam under tentative settlement

Beam aimed to let users earn higher interest rates on their money by engaging with its mobile savings app. Beam — the mobile savings app that imploded last year after a CNBC investigation revealed dozens of customers were unable to get their money out — has been shut down for good under a tentative settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. As part of the settlement, Beam is banned from operating a mobile banking app or any other product or service that can be used to deposit, store, or withdraw funds. Under the settlement, neither Beam nor Du admit wrongdoing. Beam, which launched in 2019, billed itself as "the first mobile high-interest savings account for the 99%."

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The new $1,400 stimulus checks would cost over $400 billion. Here's how Congress plans to get the funds

President Joe Biden's Covid relief plan is making its way through Congress. The $1.9 trillion bill includes money for a myriad of programs, including enhanced unemployment benefits, vaccination efforts and $1,400 stimulus checks. Funding new relief spending involves an interesting way of borrowing and figuratively printing money, according to Sahil Bloom, a financial educator and vice president at Altamont Capital Partners. Bloom said the government can create money without actually printing physical currency. Check out this video to see who actually "clicks the button" and to learn how the process can backfire.

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The best free resources to help you learn how to manage your money

There are so many ways to earn, manage and invest your money that it really takes some preparation to get it right. Here is a list of some great free resources to learn more about managing your money. Government ResourcesSeveral government agencies offer free learning resources for new investors. Here are some of my favorite resources:The IRS' Interactive Tax Assistant program offers a plethora of answers to common tax issues and questions. The Social Security Administration also offers excellent resources for mapping out any benefits for which you might qualify - how much you can anticipate to receive in Social Security or SSDI benefits; Medicare; and more.

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Biden says he told foreign leaders "America is back"

What is the GSA, and what role does it play in the transition?

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Is this something to jump into? Pros, cons of buying a trampoline during a pandemic

Is a trampoline a good purchase to make, to help occupy kids time? However, there are also some rewards to a trampoline that can make entertaining kids a lot easier. So, lets jump (pun intended) into the pros and cons of owning a trampoline, and how to mitigate any concerns. Besides, just jumping by itself is more than enough to burn off energy and fulfill the purpose of getting a trampoline. Have you bought or thought about buying a trampoline during the pandemic?

UTSA changes course and will now waive some mandatory fees for summer term

SAN ANTONIO Officials with the University of Texas at San Antonio have announced that select mandatory fees for the 2020 summer term have now been 100% waived. A Defenders investigation in early May revealed the university would be requiring all students enrolled in the summer to pay the mandatory fees despite other universities across the U.S. waiving them. The transportation fee, student union fee and international education fee will be 100% waived and the recreation center fee will be 50% waived, according to UTSAs website. The Campus Rec Center is still not open but is offering virtual programming for students like online fitness consultations and live group exercise classes. UTSA students taking summer classes hit with mandatory feesBetsy Smith, whose son is enrolled at UTSA this summer, previously told KSAT, when youre charged an athletic fee and theres no athletic events to go to, it just doesnt seem right."

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program to provide $1 billion in food benefits to some Texas families

SAN ANTONIO The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) will provide money to eligible families with children that have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals, according to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These guidelines are the same as SNAP benefits. Map: Where San Antonio-area students can find free school meals during closuresEven if a childs school is providing meals, families who receive SNAP benefits are still eligible for P-EBT. These families will receive P-EBT benefits on their current Lone Star Card by May 22. (This includes families who received SNAP benefits for the month of March 2020 and have children under 5 and between 19 and 21.)

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