ABC-7 at 4-Smart Money: Senior Citizen Scams
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Do you know someone who has been the victim of a financial scam? According to an AARP report in 2023, which used data from…
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Mexican peso’s value dropped slightly after presidential election
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican peso’s value tumbled after last Sunday’s Presidential Election in which Claudia Sheinbaum was elected to be…
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Exploring last resort options: Assistance with property taxes for El Paso residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents often face challenges when it comes to managing property taxes, according to discussions with experts in the…
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ABC-7 at 4: Smart Money Tips, Mid-Year Checkup
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—El Paso, TX( KVIA-TV)-Believe it or not, we’re almost halfway through the year. Brian Mirau, the founder and president of…
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ABC-7 at 4: Tax Rate Clock Ticking
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The clock is ticking on our current tax rates. Investment advisor Brian Mirau joins us live on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss tax…
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ABC-7 at 4: Recession Concerns
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Some analysts say the warning signs are there for another recession. Brian Mirau, president of Mirau Capital Management and…
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Dona Ana County Community College Financial Wellness Fair
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Dona Ana Community College’s Financial Wellness Program is hosting a college financial wellness fair. The event will take…
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ABC-7 at 4-Smart Money: National Debt and Taxes
Any way you slice it, our national debt is “unsustainable.” Do you know how all this federal spending and borrowing could impact your…
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Tips on celebrating Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, meaning many El Pasoans are stressing over how to pay for everything they think they need to…
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Thousands of El Pasoans could see their internet bill go up once Affordable Connectivity Program ends
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Affordable Connectivity Program, which allowed qualifying households to pay a lower monthly internet bill, is set to end…
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ABC-7 at 4: Christmas Price Index
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The PNC Christmas Price Index shows the current cost for one set of each gift given in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”…
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Amid citywide infrastructure revamp, El Paso Water looks to again boost household water bills
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersDecember 3, 2023 El Paso households could see their water utility bills rise by $3.54 per month on average…
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FBI El Paso warns of holiday online shopping scams
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Billions of dollars are expected in online sales this holiday season, according to The Better Business Bureau. This year, FBI…
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Millennial Money: How to set good money examples for kids
By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet Kids absorb money lessons whether you intend for them to do so or not. They observe your spending decisions, overhear…
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Turkey prices are down, but Thanksgiving dinner could still cost a pretty penny in these metro areas
MoneyGeek analyzed the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner across 116 metro areas comparing 2023 prices at various national supermarkets to last…
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What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new…
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Companies offering assistance for federal employees with looming government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A partial government shutdown looms in Washington D.C. with the deadline for lawmakers to sign off on a deal set for…
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Cielo Vista Mall celebrating Texas’ tax-free weekend and the El Paso community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Texans across the state take advantage of savings this tax-free weekend, staff at the Cielo Vista Mall are celebrating El…
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What to do if your Wells Fargo deposit is missing
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 16:56 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Wells Fargo is once again cleaning up trouble with its…
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IRS says it will deliver faster refunds to millions of taxpayers in coming years. Here’s how.
Originally Published: 02 AUG 23 16:36 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN New York (CNN) — Millions of Americans could receive their tax refunds more quickly in…
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How Biden’s SAVE student loan repayment plan can lower your bill
Originally Published: 12 JUL 23 05:00 ET Updated: 30 JUL 23 16:25 ET By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — While the Supreme Court struck down…
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Spotify is hiking its prices
New York (CNN) — Spotify is the latest streaming service to hike its prices. Beginning Monday, new subscribers will pay $1 more per month for its…
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Grocery prices held steady in June, offering some relief
New York (CNN) — Grocery prices stayed steady in June after ticking up in May, offering some relief to shoppers. In that time, menu prices rose…
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US Air Force suspends personnel moves and bonuses due to funding shortfall
(CNN)–The US Air Force has suspended personnel moves and bonuses through the end of the fiscal year as the service faces a funding shortfall driven…
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As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republican lawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot…
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