Erin Spaht

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Erin Spaht

A new study reveals 2 in 5 Americans in a relationship have kept a financial secret from their partner. WASHINGTON — A new Bankrate study found that 40% of adults in relationships have kept a financial secret from their partner. The most common financial secret? Overspending—followed by hiding debt, having a secret credit card, or stashing money in a hidden savings or checking account. So, who’s keeping secrets? According to Bankrate, it’s Gen Z.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Erin Spaht

Grocery shopping is not an easy task but moving from a paper list to a digital one can help you save money. WASHINGTON — Whether you love it or hate it, someone’s got to do the grocery shopping. Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert with Nerdwallet. She said, "It's a really big job to manage the groceries every week and thinking about what you need to buy for your meals that are coming up and it can be really hard if all of that falls on one person.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Erin Spaht

Experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a good credit score as it could affect loans, credit cards and living arrangements. WASHINGTON — Your credit score impacts how much you pay for certain financial products and services. An expert says there are a lot of digital tools right at your fingertips to help you stay on track.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Erin Spaht

Experts warn that while the apps bring convenience, they also come with security concerns. WASHINGTON — More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say they’ve used a payment app, according to the Pew Research Center. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau says the transaction volume on these apps is expected to go from $893 billion to $1.6 trillion by 2027. Building better money habits is all about creating small, consistent habits that line up with your financial goals.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Erin Spaht

Nearly everything you purchase has a best time to buy, and timing your purchases right can make a big difference to your bottom line. Credit: Stillfx - stock.adobe.com Closeup of assorted American banknotes WASHINGTON — If you're tightening your budget due to rising costs, knowing what to buy and when is is key to saving. Let’s start with spring cleaning. If your old vacuum isn’t doing the trick, now is a good time to buy a new one.