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Muriel Bailey

Reporter · US

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Sep 17, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Muriel Bailey

    Dollars & Decisions: Navigating life insurance, who needs it, how much & policy savings (opens the original)

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    Life insurance isn't just for retirees or wealthy families. Experts say if you have people who depend on your income—or major financial responsibilities—it can provide an important financial safety net if the unexpected happens. Life insurance can help replace lost income, cover a mortgage, pay for funeral expenses, or even help children continue their education after the loss of a parent. SEE ALSO: 5 things driving up your power bill Licensed life insurance agent Rachael Brennan says while you

  2. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Muriel Bailey

    Dollars & Decisions: Building an emergency kit without breaking the bank (opens the original)

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    September is national preparedness month, and getting ready for an emergency doesn't have to put a strain on your budget. When severe weather strikes having an emergency kit can make a big difference when every second counts. "It's important to have one because you never know what you're going to be in," Jefferson County's EMA officer Michael Derzis said. Creating your emergency kit doesn't have to break the bank. "Batteries. those are essential for one powering flashlights, any type of radios"

  3. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Muriel Bailey

    Dollars & Decisions: 5 things driving up your power bill (opens the original)

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    The summer heat is here and for millions of Americans, so are higher electric bills. The average household is expected to spend nearly $800 to keep cool this summer, that's up 10.5 percent from last year, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association. To help you find ways to save, I spoke with Ryan Bargery with Autumn Air to break down 5 things driving up your power bill. How often should you change your filter? "My recommendation is if you have one of the bigger ones 6 mon

  4. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · Muriel Bailey

    Dollars & Decisions: Summer jobs helping teens cover own expenses, easing household budget (opens the original)

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    CHELSEA, ALA (WBMA) — This summer many teens are earning spending money with summer jobs & it's helping ease pressure on household budgets by covering some of their own expenses. Working at the Chelsea Sno-Shack is part of 16-year-old Jillian Ellis' summer routine. It's more than a summer job - it's her chance to earn her own money. Being able to contribute towards her car is empowering. "It makes me feel really independent and really good," she said. It's 15-year-old Ryleigh McDonald's first ti

  5. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · Muriel Bailey

    Dollars & Decisions: How to save money while back to school shopping this year (opens the original)

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    School starts next month and with inflation continuing to stretch family budgets, parents need ways to cut costs on back-to-school shopping. One way to save is to take advantage of the state's back to school sales tax holiday weekend. For Alabama it's July 17th thru the 19th. "So if parents want to get a head start and think about saving money and not have to pay that additional tax on their purchases," UAB associate business professor Jennifer Edmonds. Edmonds says it's a good time to get those

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