Cathy Tatom

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — Millennials are feeling squeezed by high interest rates, high home and apartment rental prices, and higher prices for other goods and services. Many put those expenses on plastic, then find that just one big unexpected bill leaves them unable to pay off the debt.

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — Lots of us are paid every other week on a Thursday or Friday. So, some of us can look forward to three paychecks in May. The extra check is not a bonus. It's a regular paycheck that happens to fall in a month that has five Thursdays and Fridays. People who get paid bi-weekly and receive their first paycheck of 2025 on Jan. 10 get three paychecks in May and October. If your first paycheck this year was Jan. 3, your three paycheck months are January and August.

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — It's easy to spend ourselves into credit card debt. Often, it happens when there is an unexpected or really big bill. Carrying a lot of credit card debt can impact your credit score. It can also take an emotional toll. "I think it's important that people understand that there's no shame getting into debt," said Bankrate credit card analyst Benet Wilson. "It happens.

1 week ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — Shoppers at one of the nation’s largest grocery chains may be unknowingly paying more for groceries. An in-depth investigation by Consumer Reports and two news organizations found that customers were often charged higher prices at checkout than what was listed on store shelves. Even if you don’t have a Kroger nearby, CR says it’s worth paying attention since similar pricing issues have also been reported at other stores.

2 weeks ago | kjrh.com | Cathy Tatom

TULSA, Okla. — If you think your cell phone bill is too high, you’re probably right. Many of us are overpaying hundreds of dollars each year. Consumer Reports says you could save up to $500 a year, without sacrificing the coverage or reliability you depend on. The Big Three wireless networks, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, dominate the market. Consumer Reports says there are other cheaper options, such as switching to a smaller provider, which can save you money.