Budget

Prince George’s County, Maryland’s new budget reflects a focus on education and health with less money budgeted for police and public safety.

News4’s Tracee Wilkins spoke with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks about what her priorities are for the upcoming year.

News4’s Megan McGrath has some tips for entertaining outdoors with style and on a budget.

As people continue to struggle with job loss and budgets get tighter, a lot of Americans are really concerned about putting food on the table. Grocery prices across the country have risen since the start of the pandemic — and with many of us still homebound due to COVID-19 and cooking more often, many Americans are spending more on groceries...

You don’t have to break the bank to prove your love.

Metro said it will not have to make the most drastic cuts in its budget proposal from last month. The transit agency said it expects to receive about $610 million as part of the latest COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress. The money will help avoid planned layoffs and service cuts through the end of June. Metro said it could…

Many of us can’t wait for 2020 to end. News4’s Erika Gonzalez speaks with Calvert Woodley wine buyer Tom McKnew on how to find the right celebratory champagne for your budget this year.

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.

If your Thanksgiving dinner table will look smaller this year, News4’s Megan McGrath has some tips on how to save money and still keep dinner tasty.

Seven months into the pandemic, we’re getting a clearer picture of just how many people are falling behind on their bills. Most water, gas and electric providers are reporting a sharp increase in the number of accounts with outstanding balances. The companies are urging customers to contact them immediately to set up payment plans or apply for other assistance....

You may know Akbar Gbajabiamila as a host on the NBC hit show “American Ninja Warrior” or from his days as a pro football player. But you may not know that he also has a passion for educating others about managing their money, especially our youth. “So, just the basic levels of teaching them about finances I think allows them…

Akbar Gbajabiamila has teamed up with Experian to help us tackle our finances during the pandemic. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

Remember when Spring ushered in such nice weather and we left our isolation to spend more time outside? The seasons are changing again, but as News4’s Erika Gonzalez explains, that doesn’t mean we have to rush back indoors.

The pandemic has put a financial strain on many of us. However, it has also caused prices to drop on some items and services. Consumer reporter Susan Hogan shows us how to cash in.

You may have noticed your grocery bill has gotten more expensive in recent months. Prices on items like eggs and milk have gone up. However, Rather Be Shopping blogger Kyle James found some things have become more affordable. Here are four of them. Before the pandemic, many workouts were subscription-based. James says a lot of trainers are offering free content…

Mail could be delayed a day or more under proposed changes suggested by the new postmaster general, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

The 2020 U.S. Census is required for anyone living in the United States, but there are billions of reasons you’d want to take it: lawmakers use census data to divvy up money for important resources like hospitals, fire stations and roads. Lawmakers will rely on this year’s census data until 2030, so now’s your chance to make sure your household...

Washington, D.C., faces a budget shortfall of $722 million this year due to the economic impact of the coronavirus, according to the city’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Dewitt. A deficit of $774 million is expected for 2021. D.C.’s CFO, Jeff Dewitt, said the city could expect a “U-shaped recovery,” which is generally indicative of a recession. “We’re assuming this...

Gov. Ralph Northam plans to push back decisions on whether to give teachers and state workers raises, freeze in-state college tuition, and other new spending items in a proposed state budget in response to the coronavirus

Americans have been told to practice “social distancing” to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but that hasn’t prevented people across the country from lifting the spirits of those in need and saying thanks to those on the front lines of the crisis.