If you do decide to shop on Black Friday, the Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana has these tips to make your shopping experience productive.

Black Friday is obviously going to look a lot different this year. In fact, many of the sales kicked off in the beginning of the month. That’s because retailers know many people will not be waiting in line outside just to jam pack the building.

This year Black Friday won’t have the huge crowds of years past due to new restrictions from Gov. John Bel Edwards.

As a result, the LWC has stopped all payments on new claims filed on or after November 5, 2020.

Eligible tenants must meet income requirements and live within the city limits.

Residents of Louisiana can save about 5% on most purchases Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21.

Just about every in-person event is going virtual this year due to COVID-19. Before you buy anything, make sure you know exactly where your money is going.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, along with more than 30 other state attorneys general, says Apple has agreed to a $113 million settlement over the company’s 2016 decision to throttle the performance of customers’ iPhones to address unexpected shutdowns in some models.

Debt collectors will soon be able to contact consumers through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. That’s on top of what they can already do through phone calls, text or email.

Just in time for last-minute holiday shopping.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of South Central Louisiana is warning customers about a billing scam sweeping the area recently.

Due to the pandemic, shopping in packed stores just hours after eating Thanksgiving dinner will be a thing of the past. Retailers are well aware of that so they will be offering deals all throughout the month.

Open Enrollment for Marketplace Coverage begins on Sunday, Nov. 1. Some individuals may already be in an Open Enrollment window to choose a healthcare plan through their employer. In either case, know that you have a limited amount of time to make some important choices that are going to affect you.

DCFS announced Thursday, Oct. 29 that Louisiana families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits who do not already get the maximum amount will receive emergency allotments through November bringing them up the maximum amount.

If you missed out on Amazon Prime Day or other big deal days, there are other ways to save money while shopping in October.

Americans are getting scam calls phishing for their Medicare numbers and other personal information.

It’s easy to think being completely debt-free is great, but financial experts say some debt is good debt.

These items, all under $15, can help make distance learning more appealing to even the youngest learners.

Louisiana residents who are still unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to extend their benefits, according to Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) Secretary Ava Dejoie.

If healthcare options weren’t at the top of your mind before, after this year, they probably are now. It’s open enrollment season which means it’s time to sift through healthcare plans.

Getting shocked by a hospital or procedure bill is never fun. When your money is tight, it’s best to budget and plan ahead. Here are a few ways to get ahead of out-of-pocket hospital expenses.