Money Matters

Church Vows to Help Those Hurt in Recent Cyprus Financial Crisis

2:26 PM, Mar 31, 2013

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The leader of Cyprus' Orthodox Christian church vowed to do all he can so that ordinary people "won't go hungry" amid the country's worst financial crisis in decades.

Crafting A Resume: Tips to Get You Noticed

3:57 AM, Feb 21, 2013

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Resume Recommendations: The following details are recommendations on developing a resume, but are not "absolutes". Every job is different; every employer is different; every job seeker and work history is different. Therefore, there is no "perfect formula" to writing a resume. It's all interpretational, and job seekers have to determine the best fit for them.

Verify Your Tax Refund, Or Someone Else Might Take It

5:42 AM, Feb 18, 2013

(CBS News) NEW YORK - The IRS is battling a rising tide of refund-fraud cases due to identity-theft.

Plan Ahead to Get Best Black Friday Weekend Deals

9:14 AM, Nov 20, 2012

In a survey out Monday, Deloitte said 60% of respondents plan to shop in stores or online over the Thanksgiving weekend, up from 51% in 2011. Among these weekend shoppers, 63% plan to shop 

Black Friday: 10 Items NOT to Buy

11:38 PM, Nov 19, 2012

(MoneyWatch) If you are one of the brave souls who will venture out on Black Friday (and the newer version, "Grey Thursday), one of the best ways to save money is to not fall prey to retailers' seemingly "great deals." According to dealnews.com, not everything will be a good purchase on Black Friday. The site has compiled 10 items that are not worth buying this Black Friday.

More Americans Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck

8:10 AM, Jul 24, 2012

(MoneyWatch) Roughly 38 percent of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck according to a new study.

4 Dumbest Things You Do With Money

8:21 AM, Jul 19, 2012

(CBS Money Watch) -  Here are four of the most counterproductive things we do with our money and how you can be smarter.

Cost of Raising Children Topping $200K, Families Still Save

8:51 AM, Jul 5, 2012

The cost of raising children rises every year, and climbed slightly more than normal last year. So for a baby born in 2011, a middle-income family can expect to spend $234,900 to raise her through age 17 -- $295,560 if 

Insurance: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

9:38 AM, Feb 13, 2012

Our financial expert, Laura Scharr-Bykowsky, dropped by the News19 studios to share some advice on making sure you're covered in the event of an emergency.

8 Ways to Save Big This Year

9:11 AM, Jan 16, 2012

(WLTX) -- Most Americans want to reduce debt and expenses and increase  their savings so News19 is on your side with ways you can save up to $9,000 this year.

Take Control of Your Cash Flow and Achieve Your Goals

9:38 AM, Jan 9, 2012

(WLTX) -- Most Americans have a hard time understanding where their money goes every month. News19's financial expert Laura-Scharr-Bykowsky shared tips to take control of your cash flow and achieve your financial goals this year.

Get Your Finances in Order for 2012!

9:47 AM, Jan 2, 2012

Fee-only Financial Planner, Laura Scharr-Bykowsky, wants to make sure you get your new year started right.  She dropped by our studios and gave some excellent suggestions on how to get your finances in order for 2012!

Holiday Shopping Crunch Is The Bottom Line

11:35 AM, Dec 24, 2011

(AP, WLTX) -- It's that time of year again for carols, eggnog, holiday cheer...and for some, a frantic dash to the mall.

Online Sales Reach $6B in Week After Thanksgiving

9:44 PM, Dec 4, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. shoppers are still spending heavily online after a record-busting "Cyber Monday."

Is The IRS Looking For You?

8:29 PM, Dec 1, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Internal Revenue Service has $153 million in undelivered tax refund checks looking for the right homes.