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The hundreds of dollars a month from child tax credit payments could go a long way – you could use it for expenses now or even prevent credit card debt during the holiday season. Personal finance expert Catherine Alford discusses the options.

The world’s supply chains were not built to factor in major delays. Shortages and price spikes are the result.

Interest rates take the elevator up, and the stairs down. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs explains how changes in the interest affect saving money for a down payment and when you should get a mortgage for a home.

There’s still time to get some deals on the 2nd day of Prime Day. But Amazon’s biggest competitors like Target and Walmart will have deals longer into the week as they try to compete. Sara Rathner from Nerdwallet explains how you can save even more, and spend responsibly.

A zoo in Santiago, Chile, is seeking “animal godparents” to help raise funds.

Do influencers have your best interests at heart, and are they setting realistic expectations when they pitch you an investment opportunity? Sharon Epperson of CNBC explains the risk of taking social media financial advice.

Airports are starting to come alive again, but the crowds have outpaced the regrowth of the airport workforce. Expect longer lines at concessions in the airport and fewer options. Plus, ticket prices are starting to increase after being low during the pandemic, says
CNBC airline reporter Leslie Josephs.

On the new show “Unicorn Hunters,” audiences can invest in startup companies before they get big, potentially winning a huge profit if the company takes off. 43rd Treasurer of the United States Rosa Rios talks about the show and working with other hosts including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and artist Lance Bass.

You’ve got to have a supportive squad, invest well and don’t be afraid to take on debt if it will improve your earning potential. Author Rachel Rodgers talks about her book “We Should All Be Millionaires,” and explains how women can build wealth in their life.

“We definitely don’t want to leave any easy money on the table” – hear from “Money Confidential” podcast host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez as she offers tips for saving money and building wealth.

Nope, no inheritance to speak of here. Tori Dunlap says she did get parental help paying for college, but was also working 3 jobs and had scholarships, enabling her to graduate debt-free. Now she runs Her First $100K, a financial feminist group promoting financial literacy for young women.

Even saving a little bit of money for retirement now could have a huge benefit down the line thanks to compound interest. In our weekly Making Money Moves segment, Chris Davis from Nerdwallet breaks down some considerations for your financial future.

Black-owned banks have seen a notable rise in deposits since the protests over racial justice in 2020.

A one-on-one conversation with Ashley Kirkwood, a lawyer, speaker, and trainer, about advocating for your worth and how her P.A.I.D. method can transform your business.

Attorney and former Democratic candidate for Congress Qasim Rashid made the case in an NBC News opinion column for why the Biden Administration should ask Congress for a bill to cancel all student debt. Rashid joined LX News to explain how canceling student loans would benefit all aspects of the economy and why our higher education system needs to be...

The past year has taken a massive toll on small businesses across the country, but some can start preparing for a better 2021. The CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, Chloe Demrovsky, joined LX News to explain what businesses should expect in 2021 and how they can start preparing now.

With the New Year less than two weeks away it’s time to start planning your budget pivot. Here are a few tried and true strategies for getting your financial house in order for 2021.

There are more than 130 billion pennies in circulation right now, amounting to more than a billion dollars worth of coins. But the value of the penny has declined to the degree that it now costs more than one cent to produce the one cent coin. So is it time for the penny to be retired? NBCLX storyteller Peter Hull...

Lost loved ones, isolation, unemployment: We asked you to share what’s been on your mind since the coronavirus pandemic swept the U.S. this spring and you answered. Courtesy of our friends at NBC CT, this is a timeline of Covid-19 in America, through your eyes and in your own words.