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As commuters across the country scramble to buy gas — even as public officials have cautioned against panic-buying — NBC 6’s Sasha Jones has some tips about improving gas mileage on the road.

The CARES act gave struggling Americans the chance to access their retirement savings early, penalty-free. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones breaks down how this could impact you for years to come.

A recent study from WalletHub estimates Americans paid down $82.9 billion in credit card debt in 2020 alone.

The number of people filing for bankruptcy has actually dropped during the pandemic because of federal protections. But if you are considering bankruptcy as an option, there are things you should keep in mind.

Natural disasters can strike at any moment — and it’s always a good idea to be prepared. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports.

A couple says they were left stranded in Puerto Rico after they were denied flying with their emotional support dogs. NBC 6’s Alina Machado reports.

Matthew and Gabriela Giampietro thought they had done everything right when they decided to fly to Puerto Rico on JetBlue with their two dogs. “They told me the paperwork to fill out, I did that,” Gabriela said. They told NBC 6 they submitted Department of Transportation (DOT) forms saying the dogs were trained service animals, along with letters from a…

It’s a federal program that could help you with funeral costs if your loved one passed away from COVID-19.

A group of homeowners is facing a $500 fine for not having a homeowners association. Consumer Investigator Myriam Masihy looks into the case.

A recent audit of Florida’s unemployment system is raising questions about the agency’s data, among other issues.

If you’re looking to reduce monthly expenses, refinancing your car loan could be an option. But one expert tells NBC 6 Responds it’s not for everyone. NBC 6’s Alina Machado reports.

Businesses yet to apply for forgivable loans from the federal government have more time to do so.

A new federal program aims to help people who have dealt with unexpected funeral costs in the face of the pandemic.

If you receive a parking violation you believe was sent in error, don’t ignore it, since doing so could end up causing you more headaches.

A woman got a parking violation for a car that didn’t belong to her. So she asked NBC 6 Responds to help her dispute it.

If you received unemployment benefits last year, you will need to report that information on your tax return using a document called a 1099-G form. But one local woman says her 1099-G form is incorrect and she has spent months trying to get an updated one. Myrtle Young told NBC 6 Responds the incorrect form stems from an overpayment of...

Ana Feliciano wears many hats. “By day, I am a marketing and advertising executive,” she told NBC 6. “By night, I am a mom.” For the past year, the Miami mom has been juggling it all – working from home with her husband and three-year-old son. “I have been able to see my son grow, and pick him up from school,…

If you have traveled within the last couple of months, you may have experienced flight time changes. Michael Fomon said he experienced multiple changes to his flight itinerary for an upcoming trip. He told NBC 6 Responds he booked a flight to Mexico back in January to attend his daughter’s upcoming wedding. “The pictures look nice, and of course,...

When the pandemic struck last March, IRS employees, like many individuals around the nation, were also sent home, and the large workforce was not readily able to process returns remotely. 1040s soon piled up, creating a backlog that delayed the processing of millions of tax returns. The IRS announced recently that it is opening mail within normal timeframes and has…

If spring break is any indication, more people seem to be willing and eager to hop on a plane than they were several months ago. Over the past week, the Transportation Security Administration reported screening some of the highest number of travelers since the start of the pandemic. If travel is part of your plans this year, Scott Keyes, the...