The cost of housing, child care, food, transportation - just about everything - has risen faster than our wages.
The Eyewitness News Guide: Your Money, Your Savings is here to help you.
We'll look at what has increased, where most of your money is going, and how you can make the most out of every dollar.
Affordability and inflation; What is being done?
Practical Ways to Save
As we begin the holiday season - when spending typically increases -it's more important than ever to find ways to save and make the most of your money.
From groceries to gifts, 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda will show you actionable steps to stretch your dollar further.
How to stretch your dollars this holiday season
Leveraging Technology and AI
How much do you use artificial intelligence? There are great tools out there to help you budget and save.
We'll show you everything from budgeting apps that track your spending to AI-powered platforms that suggest savings opportunities - technology can be a powerful ally in managing your finances.
Shopping with artificial intelligence; Best practices for avoiding scams
Boosting Your Income
We'll also show you ways to supplement your income, including side hustles, seasonal employment, and other opportunities to earn extra money.
Whether it's freelancing, gig work, or part-time jobs during the holidays, every bit helps.
Supplemental incomes; Everything you need to know about side hustles
Join us on Monday at 5:30 p.m. for the "Eyewitness News Guide: Your Money, Your Savings"
Discover more money-saving ideas at abc7ny.com/savemoney.
You can also take advantage of the ABC Price Tracker at abc7ny.com/pricetracker to find prices of groceries, utilities, housing and gas in the Tri-State area.
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