Erin Miller

5 days ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Families across the U.S. are increasingly turning to secondhand shopping as prices rise. This trend is evident at Goodwill's newly opened location in Norfolk’s Janaf Shopping Center, where shoppers are finding quality items at lower prices. “We're trying to save money, and [these prices] help us out, so we get some good gear, and we can look nice,” said shopper, Don Smith. Smith, alongside his friends Joshua Drake and Barry Carrington, are like many people looking to save money.

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — In honor of educators and healthcare workers, local businesses are offering a variety of special deals for Nurse and Teacher Appreciation Week — so, if you see a teacher or a nurse, stop and say “thanks.”Starting with teachers, Nauticus in Norfolk is providing free admission over the next few days. Additionally, teachers can enjoy 20% off items at the gift shop and a 10% discount at Norfolk Grille.

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — If your account has been compromised in a data breach, there are steps you can take to protect yourself — remember, keeping your passwords secure is essential for online safety. Today's story involving password protection came from my own experience. It starts with a conversation I had with James Lee at the beginning of the year. He's president of the Identity Theft Resource Center.

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Erin Miller

NORFOLK, Va. — Student loan debt is of the top three debts that people in the United States carry, according to LendingTree. Sarah Smith understands that reality. "I worked two jobs and school, full time, kids full time. Their dad was deployed last year, so I had zero help last year. Yeah, it was really, it was really tough, but when you're determined, you push through," Smith said. The Hampton Mom went back to school to become a counselor and make more money.

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Erin Miller

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — AARP is hosting a financial security event Wednesday afternoon aimed at helping people protect their devices from digital threats. In today’s increasingly digital world, it’s vital to stay informed and protect against potentially harmful downloads.