Dealing with financial anxiety
In a recent survey, 69 percent of individuals have financial anxiety and that same survey found that despite recent inflation prices, one in four people don’t budget. Whether or not financial anxiety…
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Parents attend ‘Budget for Baby’ workshop in Gulfport
Today, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Gulfport hosted a free ‘Budget for Baby’ workshop for parents. The workshop is catered towards parents, to help them care for their…
Ink barely dry on budget as Mississippi starts new one
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Less than three months into the current budget year, Mississippi legislators are starting to plan for the next one. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee holds a public hearing Friday as part of the long…
Fishing industry and the Bonnet Carre Spillway
While the closure process has now begun on the Bonnet Carre Spillway, we can expect the effects to last because of how long the spillway was open. The fishing industry has been hit hard, due to the fresh water the…
Meeting financial resolutions
A new year can mean the perfect time to get your finances in order. Many people make it their New Year’s resolution to handle their money better. News 25 spoke with Edward Jones financial advisor Wendy Roper about things to…
Financial Fitness 2019
Are you looking to wipe the slate clean or to get your financial standing in better shape for 2019? Hundreds of Mississippians will have judgement balances and debt completely eliminated or reduced thanks to a recent settlement with Encore Capital…
Dow plunges 1,175
Stocks went into free fall today as the Dow plunged 1,175 points, one of the biggest point declines during a trading day. The drop amounted to 4.6 percent, the biggest decline since August 2011 during the European debt crisis. It…
USM alum creates finance app
App creator Sheena Allen aims to change the lives of the next generation when it comes to their financial future. Her latest app generated half a million downloads in just a few months. She’s been featured in several national publications…
Overtime Rule Blocked
A new overtime rule that many believe would change how businesses across the nation would operate has been blocked. Last night, a federal judge in Texas blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule supposed to take effect on December…
No Cost of Living Increase for Social Security Benefits
This year, Social Security celebrated its 80th year. But in 80 years, how far has it really come.
Biloxi's Finances Looking Better This Year Than Expected
Biloxi's Economic Development Director, Jerry Creel, says the city's finances are looking better than expected.
‘A Banker In Every Classroom’
Mississippi bankers and teachers come together to teach personal finance in Mississippi schools.
Gautier City Council Tackles Lingering Issues
Another coastal city tackled some important issues in its city council meeting Tuesday, as the City of Gautier met to resolve some lingering issues.
Jackson Co. Budget Looking Good for 2015
No cuts are expected and all county employees will receive a 3% pay raise.
D'Iberville Says Finances Look Better Than Previous Years
While the official budget has not yet been approved by the City Council, D'Iberville officials say their city's financial situation is looking better than recent years.
Bay St. Louis Faces Uncertain Financial Future
Auditors are concerned that Bay St. Louis will not have enough money to pay its bills in the upcoming months.