Alicia Smith
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Watch out for scammers using fake Instagram profiles
Do you follow any celebrities or influencers on social media? If so, have you ever double-checked to make sure it's the real person you're following? → Read More
Some stores are already releasing Black Friday deals
While Halloween hasn't even passed, many people are looking ahead to Thanksgiving, including retailers. → Read More
Here's how you can save money on your heating bill this winter
This winter season, the cost to heat your home is expected to increase by 17%, but, there are ways to lower those costs and get assistance on bills if needed, according to experts. → Read More
Many companies already hiring seasonal workers ahead of holiday season
Retailers are already ramping up for the rush both in-store or online, and they're offering some great opportunities for temporary workers. → Read More
BBB warns of predatory loan companies and debt collection scammers
If you've been receiving annoying phone calls about debut you know you do not owe, you're not alone. → Read More
Parents & students weigh the cost of a 4-year degree over technical certifications
If you're the parent of a high school senior weighing whether or not a four-year degree is worth it, you're not alone. → Read More
Tens of thousands of Michiganders may qualify for more federal student loan forgiveness
Tens of thousands of people across Michigan may qualify for student loan forgiveness, and may not even know it. → Read More
The top 5 ways to save on back to school supplies
We're continuing to get you and your kids ready to head back to school, and we know there's a lot to buy. → Read More
BBB seeing increase in scams involving lotteries & sweepstakes in Michigan
Sweepstakes and lottery scams are nothing new, but sometimes, there's an influx in cases that prompts a warning. That's the situation right now in metro Detroit. → Read More
'They're going fast!' New and used boats still in high demand despite soaring prices
As Memorial Day approaches, more and more people want to get out on the water. Last year, new and used boats were barely in stock, and this year, it seems like boats are still in high demand. → Read More
Rental scam costs Oakland County woman nearly $1K; here's what to look for
We've reported on the rise in rental prices, but now, many people are seeing rises in rental scams. → Read More
Here's 7 tax deductions you might not know about
Monday, April 18th is "Tax Day." That's just a little over four weeks away. But you might not know about some deductions. → Read More
Warning issued after reports of scammers pretending to be banks, BBB
When your phone rings and the person on the other end of the line claims they want to help you because you've been hacked – beware. → Read More
Booking a spring break trip? Here's what you need to know
Spring break is right around the corner for many people, and if you're looking to book a trip, you better hop to it. → Read More
Michigan man to present his fitness invention on Shark Tank Friday night
ROCHESTER, MI (WXYZ) — A Rochester man is taking his mobile gym idea to ABC's Shark Tank! Nezar Akeel will be featured on the reality show's 13th season, pitching his innovative fitness product MAXPRO. The former automotive engineer worked on the device for five years developing a unique dial that gives users of the portable cable fitness machine up to 300-pounds of resistance. "We have now over… → Read More
7 tips to avoid online shopping scams over the holidays
The holiday shopping season is already underway, and many retailers have rolled out their sales earlier than usual. → Read More
Is there a turkey shortage in the U.S.? Here's what we found
Properly thawing out your frozen turkey may not be your biggest challenge this Thanksgiving – it may be finding the turkey, or forking out more money for it. → Read More
People encouraged to shop early amid predicted toy shortage for some hot items
We've been warning of a possible toy shortage for months now due to pandemic-related shipping delays. → Read More
With so many streaming services, these are the best ways to save money
If you have Hulu, get ready to pay more per month. Beginning on Oct. 8, Hulu will raise the price for both its on-demand plans by $1. That might not seem like a lot, but it can all add up. With so many streaming plans, we set out to figure out the best way to prioritize it all without blowing your budget. Here are the 7 best ways to save on streaming: BUNDLE SERVICES The first way is to find… → Read More
Pros and cons of increasing your credit limit
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Many of our mailboxes are inundated with credit card offers. Some of them from your current credit cards are about raising your credit limit. “The whole idea of increasing your credit limit. Do you like that?” Alicia Smith asked Kavina Walker of Flint. “Yeah, yeah. It’s an awesome thing. Yeah,” replied Walker. “I got Bank of America, and they’ve been increasing… → Read More