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Making Ends Meet: How to easily save up to 10% on your electric bill

Making Ends Meet: Save up to 10% on your electric bill by making one tweak to your thermostat

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Making Ends Meet: Why you might want to reconsider pricey pet insurance

If you think pet insurance could save you money on routine checkups or emergencies, you might be wrong! Experts say, though, that there are alternatives to paying a pricey insurance premium that still allow you to get your pets the health care they need.

Making Ends Meet: Skip those pricey pet insurance premiums but still get affordable vet care & meds

There are affordable ways to get your pets the health care they need without a pricey insurance bill.

Making Ends Meet: Small changes could save you hundreds of dollars on your car insurance

The experts at Consumer Reports blame higher car insurance costs on more crashes, increased litigation, and higher repair costs. The good news: Small changes could get your premiums as low as possible.

Making Ends Meet: Small changes could save you hundreds of dollars on your car insurance

A few small changes could amount to big savings when it comes to what you pay for car insurance.

Damage to your home? How and when to make an insurance claim to get the most out of your coverage

Picking up the pieces after a storm, flood, or fire is a daunting task. Consumer Reports explains how to file an insurance claim to get the most out of your policy.

Making Ends Meet: Focusing on flood insurance

Mark Friedlander, director of communications for the Insurance Information Institute, joins us on The Morning Show to share tricks to save money on homeowner's insurance.

Making Ends Meet: Creative moves to lower your home insurance bill

As we get closer to the dreaded hurricane season -- all while you’re dealing with rising premiums that feel completely out of your control -- News4JAX turned to the experts to get some tricks and tips to really help you drop your homeowners insurance rate.

Making Ends Meet: Creative moves to lower your home insurance bill

As we get closer to the dreaded hurricane season -- all while you're dealing with rising premiums that feel completely out of your control -- News4JAX turned to the experts to get some tricks and tips to really help you drop your rate.

Making Ends Meet: Helping families avoid eviction

Last year, thousands of eviction notices were filed in Jacksonville as families struggle to make ends meet. The new program helping families avoid eviction and the other resources available to you.

Subscription shock: How much are you spending?

With the rise of streaming services and online subscriptions, many consumers may be unaware of the total costs they’re spending each month.

Making Ends Meet: Knowing how to manage your finances

Studies show the average person lost an average of $1,500 last year as a result of financial illiteracy. Not knowing how to manage your finances can come with high costs.

Cereal? Sand? Pet hair? Vacuums that do the job under $300

Whether you’re getting ready to spring clean, or you need to clear your home of pollen and other allergens that are making your eyes itchy and your nose run, it may be time for new vacuum. Consumer Reports put different styles through some pretty tough tests so you can get one that works for your lifestyle and your budget.

Making Ends Meet: How to find, cancel monthly subscriptions you’re paying for but don’t want

We’re all trying to cut our monthly bills to make ends meet. And you could find some extra money right now if you take a look at your credit card statements.

How to save money while traveling this spring

Travel writer and editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon joins us on The Morning Show to help families save money and stay safe during their Spring Break travels.

Making Ends Meet: Save on baggage fees for your next flight

As you're getting ready for your Spring Break trip, a little planning beforehand could save you some money and headaches at the airport – specifically those dreaded baggage fees.

Making Ends Meet: Practical tips for an affordable Spring Break

With a calendar full of exciting events like vacations, weddings, and graduations, it's easy to feel the financial pinch this spring. Ashleigh Robinson from First Florida Credit Union joined us on The Morning Show to share some practical advice for a fun, affordable Spring Break vacation.

Making Ends Meet: Tricks to slash your streaming bills without missing your favorite TV shows

We are all looking for ways to cut costs, and over the last few days on The Morning Show, we've talked about several ways to save money:

How meal prepping can save you up to 50%

Having your meals prepared ahead of time eliminates more expensive convenience foods like microwave dinners and snacks and can save you up to 50% compared to dining out and ordering deliveries. If you have been thinking about meal prepping, some foods are better for the job than others.

Making Ends Meet: How meal prepping can save you up to 50%

If you have been thinking about meal prepping, there are some foods that are better for the job than others.

Making Ends Meet: Finding solutions to pay off your credit card debt

Americans took on a record amount of credit card debt last year -- with more than $1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve. If you feel like your debt is piling up, it can be daunting to tackle it. That's why we're helping you find solutions to paying it off.

Making Ends Meet: Try these tips to make your groceries last longer

Food safety experts say making your groceries last longer starts with knowing which foods should even go in your refrigerator in the first place.

Making Ends Meet: What new homeowners need now to save money down the road

Buying a new home can be an overwhelming process and surprises come with the territory. So, we got expert advice from Consumer Reports -- revealing some not-so-obvious products that could end up saving you thousands of dollars later.

Making Ends Meet: Saving money on home insurance

We want to help you navigate increases in your homeowner's insurance policy. What should you do?

Making Ends Meet: Valentine’s Day deals all month long

The sales are on for everything from smartphones to refrigerators to TVs! And because President's Day is coming up too, Consumer Reports says you'll find deep discounts on items all month long

The average American household spends more than $1,000 a month on groceries

New census data shows the average American household is spending about $270 a week on groceries, or more than $1000 a month. And in Florida, it’s even more expensive, with people here spending $290 a week or $331 with kids. In fact, Florida the 5th most expensive state to buy groceries.

TELL US: What tricks do you have to save money on groceries?

It's no secret that the price of groceries continues to climb. Inflation, increased demand and supply-chain issues have caused prices to rise steadily for the past few years.

Feeling some regret about buy now, pay later holiday gifts? Consumer Reports is here to help

So Consumer Reports is here to make sense of buy now, pay later short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.

Making Ends Meet: Smartphone & tech repair could get cheaper, according to Consumer Reports

We all know how expensive it can be if we need to get our phone or laptop fixed, but Consumer Reports says it could soon get a lot cheaper for everyone – thanks to a new state law in New York.

Making Ends Meet: Your guide to post-holiday returns, refunds & exchanges

If a gift misses the mark, there are rules and important dates you need to know when it comes to returns, refunds and exchanges.

Making Ends Meet: Finding the best refurbished items for the perfect thrifty gift

Nothing beats the surprise of opening the perfect gift, but that gift doesn’t have to be brand new!

Making Ends Meet: Gifts that will perk up the coffee lover in your life

In our series Making Ends Meet: Holiday Gifts, we're sharing budget-friendly gift ideas with you -- all products that Consumer Reports' experts have tried, tested, and now recommend.

Making Ends Meet: Mistakes to avoid to save money on your winter utility bill

Three steps to avoid a spike on your electric bill during cold weather.

Making Ends Meet: Game-changing tech gifts for every budget

Consumer Reports’ own experts have tried and tested a wide range of products and have compiled their own list of budget-friendly tech gifts -- with one that will cost you as little as $25.

Making Ends Meet: Affordable kitchen gift ideas that are a cut above

You’re paying more for gas and groceries, but gifts? We’re here to help! We’re calling it Making Ends Meet: Holiday Gifts.

Struggling to make car payments? Here’s what to do

Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. The FTC has advice for what to do if you get behind on payments.

Making Ends Meet: Saving on holiday groceries with coupons

We want to help you save on groceries this holiday season. And there's an app for that.

Making Ends Meet: Getting through extra holiday expenses

Making Ends Meet can be difficult for some during the holiday season. There's plenty of expenses to go around on top of your regular budget, including gifts, meals, travel, and even your electric bill. But there's plenty of ways to get through the holidays, and it all starts with a plan.

Making Ends Meet: Ways to save on your Thanksgiving meal

For those looking to save time (and money), we compared options for pre-made heat and serve Thanksgiving meals at eight restaurants and grocery stores -- and here's what we found.

Why does it sometimes cost twice as much to insure manufactured, tiny homes -- and how can you save money?

No doubt manufactured and tiny homes are significantly cheaper than traditional homes—but there’s often a surprise after the purchase. Insurance can cost twice as much.