Amplify Credit Union talks consumer spending trends

The numbers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday are showing what consumers spent and how they're choosing to pay for it all. President and CEO of Amplify Credit Union Kendall Garrison breaks down the data.

Giving Tuesday: Making the most of your donations

Every year, countless people open their hearts and their wallets to help those in need during the holidays. Local financial professional Nathan Fort with Vital Retirement Planners has some strategies if you're looking to support your favorite charity before the year's end.

New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.