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The federal government is at risk of defaulting on its debts, but how could this effect everyday Americans?

Homeowners in Bedford County will start to pay more in real estate taxes. This comes after the Board of Supervisors approved a new rate at the end of April.

Having to throw out uneaten food from the fridge is like throwing money away ... something that’s even more painful with today’s high food prices.

From inflation to unemployment, to worries about being unable to work because of an illness, having an emergency fund can help smooth out life’s financial hits ... this is why starting one may not be as hard as you think.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a new tax rate of $0.70 per $100 of assessed value.

We’re working for you, to break down your options when it comes to which eggs to buy and whether it’s worth paying a premium for them.

With Friday being “National Ex-Spouse Day,” here are 10 expensive celebrity divorces in history, according to wealthygorilla.com.

Montgomery County leaders want to hear from the public about how money is spent, and the board of supervisors is holding a public hearing.

Diamonds made by scientists in a lab are often a much less expensive option for consumers and more readily available than diamonds that have to be mined.

The City of Roanoke was awarded a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation to improve safety along Williamson Road.

The effort hopes to help low-income students obtain a two-year certification program in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas.

Cars, trucks, and SUVs have become more fuel efficient over the past decade, but at what cost? Are you footing the bill for greener rides?

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

These include upfront costs, the cost of annual essentials and optional costs.

Financial expert weighs in on what sale of Kilwins will mean for those who love to visit stores.

Leaders in Montgomery County are looking to propose a 73 cent real estate tax.

In a 4-3 vote, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a measure allowing the county to collect 40 cents on cigarettes sold in “unincorporated areas” outside the towns.

According to responses we’ve gotten to the idea, many are receptive to a four-day workweek.

Board of Supervisor member in Montgomery County Sherri Blevins sits down with WSLS 10 to talk about why notices were high, and what you can do about it.

A Bedford County woman is speaking out after seeing a spike in her daughter’s electric bill. She said the bill increased, sometimes doubling or even tripling.

Some might know it, but there is a rideshare for long distances that exists.

The IRS has made several changes for the 2022 returns, which include lowering tax credits.

The former CEO of the FedStar Federal Credit Union pled guilty to charges after she used credit union funds for personal purchases from 2018 to 2020, according to the United States Department of Justice.

How much are you paying for your internet? If you grabbed your bill but are confused and still can’t find the answer – guess what, you’re not alone.

On Jan. 3, the Dutch National Archive made public an old map believed to mark a spot where millions of dollars worth of treasure were hidden by German soldiers during World War II.

Homeowners can take advantage of rebates and tax credits for making energy-efficiency upgrades

With December here, there is no better holiday gift to pursue than your first home.

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

10 News viewers are nearly $50,000 richer now that Find Your Money has come and gone.

It’s a chance to get some extra cash. One in four Virginians have misplaced money or valuables in the Virgnia Treasury Department, and we’re working for you to help you find it.

Virginia Tax is reminding taxpayers that the individual income tax filing extension deadline is days away on Nov. 1.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant of more than $1 million to fund a New River Valley project on Monday, according to a news release.

Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced more than $4 million in federal funding are going to projects in Southwest Virginia on Monday, according to a news release.

Your next Appalachian Power bill will likely be higher than it was this time last year or even last month. For the second time, the local utility company has introduced a second rate hike citing inflation as the reason.

A man is accused of stealing money from the Roanoke Valley SPCA after video surveillance shows him stealing the facilities donation jar.

Questions keep piling up two days after President Biden announced his student loan relief plan. But Roanoke College economic professor Michael Enz said that it’s still too early to pinpoint the exact effects.

President Biden is expected to make remarks from the White House at 2:15 p.m. EDT describing a plan to forgive some student loan debts.

We want to hear from you on how the expected student loan forgiveness could impact your family.

Monday is National Dollar Day, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the dollar bill that as of 2019 had 12.4 billion in circulation across the United States.

President Biden discusses the economy on Thursday afternoon

Virginians were itching to have their numbers drawn for the Mega Millions jackpot yesterday, and while no one in the entire country matched all of the winning numbers, there were plenty of people that won prizes. And since no one matched all of the numbers, the jackpot will continue to grow.

Prices are going up for clothing, housing, and utilities too, but it could be an opportunity to reevaluate what’s important when it comes to purchases.

The Salvation Army of Lynchburg is usually there to support residents in need -- but now the organization is the one pleading for your support.

Leaders at the nonprofit Goodwill say they are seeing a major need for resources to help people in the Commonwealth.

One in eight Americans have student debt

While many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.

Give Roanoke hoping to raise over $100,000 for nonprofits in the Roanoke Valley.

Multiple senators and delegates talked about suspending the gas tax, removing grocery taxes, re-districting and getting a low fare carrier to ROA

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

President Biden arrives in Greensboro, NC. He visits the Harold L. Martin Engineering Research and Innovation Complex and meets students studying robotics and cybersecurity.

Inflation is the topic of the month in our solutions journalism show, “Solutionaries.”

It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.

Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

President Biden announces his Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which will reduce deficits by more than $1 trillion over the next decade, advance safety and security at home and around the world, and make theinvestments needed to build a better America; the Director of the Office of Management and Budget also delivers remarks.

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

Inflation is a word that fills many with dread. A recent Harris Poll found that 55% of Americans are worried about inflation and what it will do to their cost of living.

If you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area, you’ve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and they’re things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

The Virginia Lottery has witnessed a recent increase in lottery scam reports.

Twenty temporary agricultural workers will be paid nearly $20,000 in back wages by a farm in Grayson County following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.

Kroger Mid-Atlantic is now hosting Talent Tuesdays as a new way for job seekers to learn about the company.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pretty pricy recently.

We'll bet you never thought the words "Disney" and "cheap" could go in the same sentence. Well, guess again.

You likely know what “income” means, and of course you’re aware of federal and state taxes, and the fact that we have to do them (or have them prepared for us, in some cases), every year. But how much do you know about income tax overall?

Whether you’re new to owning your own business or a seasoned vet, taxes can be so stressful. It’s easy to overlook things or simply forget an item here and there.

If you’re expecting a generous refund this season, you’ll want to make that money work as hard as you do.

Tax season is officially here, meaning you have the next couple months to get those returns filed! This year’s IRS deadline is April 18.

The Senate has passed a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Emmett Till, the Chicago teenager murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) introduced a Readiness Incentive Bonus this year that provides TSOs with bonuses of up to $500 per month.

December is the perfect time to do some year-end tax planning.

Back in 2014, a big headline in Texas involved hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from a safe at Joel Osteen’s megachurch, Lakewood Church, in Houston. Now, seven years later, another bombshell has dropped.

Remember when you were a little kid and you came up with some super cool invention that was going to get you rich? There are people who have actually done it!

Whether you love the idea in general or you think it'd be cute for Facebook or your next family photo session, we're here to provide some inspiration

For those who plan on donating to a charitable organization for Giving Tuesday, there could be some opportunities to receive money back when filing taxes next year.

As you're shopping this holiday season, you can count on being asked this question at least one: "Do you want the extended warranty?" We're finding out if you should purchase or pass.

After playing the Virginia Lottery together for years, it finally paid off for two brothers from Bedford County when one brother stopped to buy a ticket on his way to work.

10 News is working for you to help you find your money.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

Attending a major sporting event can be overwhelming: You might have to fly or embark on a road trip just to get there, depending on the location of course, and consider your accommodations and where you’ll stay, eat and how you’ll get around.

Whether it’s shortages that are driving up prices of certain items or enthusiasm for the day in general, one thing is clear: It looks like there will be a lot of money spent on Halloween this year.

Sheetz announced Tuesday that it will increase how much employees can receive for its College Tuition Reimbursement program.

We know it and you know it, too: The pandemic messed with a LOT of people’s jobs.

If you’re ready to get out of town for the holidays this year, experts are saying right now is the time to buy your flights.

There are understandable concerns from homebuyers about inventory and sky-high prices, but there might have been recent some encouraging news to help alleviate those worries.

Just in the past few weeks, the Biden administration announced it would take steps to address a severe housing shortage in the U.S.

The City of Roanoke is closing in on how it wants to spend $64.5 million from the American Rescue Plan.

Summertime is the best time to invest in Smith Mountain Lake, according to SVN Motleys Commercial.

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

It’s a good bet that just about all of us have thrown something away on accident.

Here’s a breakdown of what certain countries pay athletes when they win a medal in the Summer Olympics, according to Forbes.

Millions of families across the nation are seeing the child tax credits hit their bank accounts Thursday.

Living through a global pandemic has been tough on many people, job-wise, in the past year or so.

You might think a summer scorcher may be torture on your cooling costs, but Appalachian Power has suggestions to save on your bill.

Of course, it depends on when you book and how savvy you are at tracking airfare deals, but scoring a great deal on a flight these days certainly isn’t impossible.

Happy Prime Day! Not sure where to start or why you should care? Let us explain.

Golf is a notable Father’s Day pastime that’s not going anywhere any time soon.