NC: Consumer
Beware election scams: BBB warns NC voters of fraud risks
Scammers are on the prowl this election season to target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information or gain their financial …
NC group works to boost financial literacy for youths
Young people are increasingly falling into debt through "Buy Now, Pay Later" apps and cash advance phone offers, much as with payday loans before …
North Carolina businesses fear effects of 'bathroom bill'
North Carolina's business community is alarmed after Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson praised the controversial House Bill 2, known as the "Bathroom Bill," at …
New mobile market tackles food deserts in North Carolina
A new mobile market is tackling food deserts in North Carolina, where 1.4 million people struggle to find healthy food. Ripe for Revival, a nonprofit …
Insulin shortage raises concerns for people with diabetes in NC
More than 1 million people in North Carolina are diabetic and they have become increasingly worried about the national shortage of insulin. The …
Report: NC works to keep kids on Medicaid health coverage
A new report showed North Carolina is one of only a few states taking a cautious approach to removing families with children from Medicaid since the p…
'Planet and people first': NC businesses see benefits of 'ESG'
Businesses large and small are doubling down on their commitment to more sustainable practices, even as lawmakers in North Carolina and other states …
North Carolina weighs in on Duke Energy's methane gas proposal
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is giving residents a chance to voice their opinion on a plan which could influence how their electricity is g…
Impostor schemes on the rise in North Carolina
April is Financial Literacy Month, when the focus is on learning smart money habits but also how to protect yourself from fraud. One problem on the …
NC's college-bound students face FAFSA delays
The revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA - was supposed to streamline the process for college hopefuls this fall…
Protecting older NC adults from financial scams
From impersonations to investment schemes and AI, scammers appear to be targeting older adults in North Carolina and across the country more than …
Expert offers tips for a stronger financial year ahead
Debt in North Carolina and across the nation is rising and experts are offering tips to help people to make a shift in their finances. The average …