Muriel Bailey

Entering the housing market can be daunting for first time home buyers. Just over a year ago, Jalen Hunter turned the key to a home of her own in Birmingham

ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama offers news, sports, and weather reporting for the surrounding communities including Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Cullman, Gadsden, Talladega, Sylacauga, Carbon Hill, Jasper, Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Trussville and Homewood.

ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama offers news, sports, and weather reporting for the surrounding communities including Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Cullman, Gadsden, Talladega, Sylacauga, Carbon Hill, Jasper, Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Trussville and Homewood.

As families across central Alabama face higher grocery costs and the loss of school meals during summer break we're looking into ways local organizations are he

For many families, summer break brings more than just free time—it can also put a strain on the household budget. With school out, parents are searching for aff

School starts next month and with inflation continuing to stretch family budgets, parents need ways to cut costs on back-to-school shopping.

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.Work

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 sum

With kickoff season upon us, fans are already planning their favorite game day traditions. But before you stock up on burgers, chips and drinks, experts say a little planning can save you a lot of money.

September is national preparedness month, and getting ready for an emergency doesn't have to put a strain on your budget.