Rachel DePompa

Richmond

Director of Investigations and Anchor at WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA)

@12OnYourSide Anchor & Director of Investigations. Emmy & Murrow winning Investigative Reporter @InvestigateTV Twin Mom #Podcast: How We Got Here. DC sports fan

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Debt vs. savings? Why you don’t have to choose just one

1 day ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — A recent Bankrate study found that 33% of Americans owe more on their credit cards than they have in their emergency savings account, making many question whether to prioritize paying down debt or adding to their savings. Kionnie Epps, a financial educator from the website and YouTube channel The Responsible Homegirl, said this is not an either-or situation: it’s both.
Debt vs. savings? Why you don’t have to choose just one

1 day ago | live5news.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — A recent Bankrate study found that 33% of Americans owe more on their credit cards than they have in their emergency savings account, making many question whether to prioritize paying down debt or adding to their savings. Kionnie Epps, a financial educator from the website and YouTube channel The Responsible Homegirl, said this is not an either-or situation: it’s both.
Debt vs. savings? Why you don’t have to choose just one

1 day ago | kgwnscottsbluff.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — A recent Bankrate study found that 33% of Americans owe more on their credit cards than they have in their emergency savings account, making many question whether to prioritize paying down debt or adding to their savings. Kionnie Epps, a financial educator from the website and YouTube channel The Responsible Homegirl, said this is not an either-or situation: it’s both.
Debt vs. savings? Why you don’t have to choose just one

1 day ago | wistv.com | Rachel DePompa

Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services developmentStore and/or access information on a deviceYou can choose how your personal data is used.
Ways to handle market volatility

2 days ago | fox19.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — Gallup reported that 62% of Americans are invested in the stock market, many through their 401(k) or IRA retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are generally long-term investments, meaning people have time to watch their money grow and ride out market volatility. Michael Joyce with CW Advisors said that’s exactly why investors shouldn’t panic when they see the stock market fluctuate. He said that how close someone is to retirement should influence their approach to risk.
Ways to handle market volatility

2 days ago | wistv.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — Gallup reported that 62% of Americans are invested in the stock market, many through their 401(k) or IRA retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are generally long-term investments, meaning people have time to watch their money grow and ride out market volatility. Michael Joyce with CW Advisors said that’s exactly why investors shouldn’t panic when they see the stock market fluctuate. He said that how close someone is to retirement should influence their approach to risk.
Price matching 101: What to know before you shop

1 week ago | fox19.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — CapitalOne Research reported that , sometimes by taking advantage of a little-known tool: competitor price matching. Price matching allows shoppers to score a lower price by asking a retailer to match a competitor’s advertised deal on the exact same item. Many major retailers have this policy. Shoppers simply have to research the policies for stores and visit the customer service desk to ask for the price match.
Price matching 101: What to know before you shop

1 week ago | kktv.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — CapitalOne Research reported that , sometimes by taking advantage of a little-known tool: competitor price matching. Price matching allows shoppers to score a lower price by asking a retailer to match a competitor’s advertised deal on the exact same item. Many major retailers have this policy. Shoppers simply have to research the policies for stores and visit the customer service desk to ask for the price match.
Price matching 101: What to know before you shop

1 week ago | wistv.com | Rachel DePompa

Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services developmentStore and/or access information on a deviceYou can choose how your personal data is used.
Emergency savings 101: how to prevent unnecessary debt when the unexpected happens

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Rachel DePompa

(InvestigateTV) — A recent Bankrate report found that 37% of Americans needed to use emergency savings in the last year for things like an unexpected doctor’s bill, car repairs, and other unanticipated expenses. Whether it’s a surprise medical bill or a car that won’t start, having extra cash on hand is essential to keeping your budget on track.