jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Slow down to save up. Who knew? www.wfaa.com/article/mone...wfaa.com 000
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Check on the elders in your life and make sure they have enough to eat. Many of them struggle. www.wfaa.com/article/mone...wfaa.com 010
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Some home prices getting slashed...but no such luck with mortgage rates.... www.wfaa.com/article/mone...wfaa.com 031
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026If you're selling a house, price matters so much right now. My sympathies to sellers. I've been there. It can be really tough. www.wfaa.com/article/mone...wfaa.com 010
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Texas A&M Forest Service: Texas just dropped more water and fire retardant on a fire than it had dropped on all the other wildfires this year. www.wfaa.com/article/mone...wfaa.com 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Shopping for electricity in Texas.... www.wfaa.com/article/mone...wfaa.com 140
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 13/08/2026f you're traveling...look out for those little add on costs that can seriously add upwfaa.com 030
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026If you are searching for a job right now...how's it going?wfaa.com 131
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Hey Texas...the fight with your insurer is changing. Also...PLEASE check for recalls...I have the links in this article. I just had one...and a LOT of us in Texas have open recalls.wfaa.com 050
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 19/06/2026A reminder if you rent...wfaa.com 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Airfares are flying high...but you may be able to find some better deals on hotels by looking twice.wfaa.comIt's double the work, but it may save you on hotel stays!Travelers are looking for savings and may find it in hotel bookings. Airfares remain stubbornly high, in part because of much higher jet fuel prices. 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Higher oil prices are making it more expensive for us at the pump ...but it is creating extra income for the state of Texas.wfaa.comEverything is bigger in Texas...including the right to complain about gas pricesWe consume more fuel than any other state. So we have been paying a bunch. But on the flip side, the state of Texas stands to collect a lot more in oil taxes. 020
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Congratulations to all the college grads. And condolences to some of you as well...wfaa.comGraduates — welcome to what can be a tough job marketHere's some advice for graduate applicants as they try to get their careers started. 031
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 19/05/2026We're the hail capital again. Now some homeowners are getting special insurance to help pay their home insurance deductibles...wfaa.comFor the 11th straight year, Texas is the hail damage capital of the USIn Texas, some homeowners are now getting insurance to help them pay their insurance deductibles. Read more about it here. 130
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Get that homestead! Or if you already have it...keep it!wfaa.comWhy a homestead should be on your to-do list — even if you already have oneHomeowners who miss out could lose a lot of protection and a lot of money. 030
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Did you finally get one of those stayed the same...or actually went down appraisals?wfaa.comHow's your property appraisal looking now amid a cooling real estate market?The majority of appraised values are holding steady or going down after a string of increases in recent years. 030
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 29/04/2026In case you missed it in December...this is (unfortunately) timely again in Texas. The newest ratings on impact resistant shingles in case you are one of the many needing to replace a storm damaged roof. Sorry to all those affected...wfaa.comThe report card is out: Impact-resistant shingles get new ratings for the first time in yearsTexans are buying more impact-resistant shingles than anyone else. 032
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 23/04/2026A check in on a home appraisal experiment in Texaswfaa.comThe argument against getting rid of yearly property appraisalsAs the governor pushes to end annual property appraisals, some say Tarrant County's experiment with that is a cautionary tale. 121
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Looking for a job? You might really need to give your LinkedIn profile some love.wfaa.comAre you the reason that you're not getting hired? Here's how you should be marketing yourself to employersEven as workers look for new jobs, one report found they are embracing their current jobs because they’re having a tough time navigating the current labor market. 022
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Trivia question incoming: Who is hosting the Texans Credit Union trivia night tonight at TUPPS Brewery in McKinney? OK yall know the answer. It's 7-9. Fun, prizes, and home buying knowledge all on tap! Be there! 010
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Mixed feelings in the Texas oil and gas industry about the war in Iran and effects on fossil fuel producers here.wfaa.comHow Texas oil and gas executives are feeling about the war with IranThere is hope in the oil and gas patch here, but also a lot of concern and uncertainty. 121
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The $0 down home loan without mortgage insurance that helped a Texas bank get back in the mortgage business in a big way.wfaa.comThe $0 down home loan without mortgage insurance that helped a Texas bank get back in the mortgage businessFrost Bank makes an aggressive return to home loans in Texas and blows past its goal 153
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Texas sized batteries...wfaa.comThe huge batteries helping to power Texas. They may also be keeping your electric bill lower.Battery storage for electricity in Texas has been soaring, and much more is on the way. 021
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Fire...especially wildfire...may be something you haven't thought much about. But maybe you should.wfaa.comSimple steps you may have never considered could keep your home from burning downTexas is one of the most at-risk states for wildfires, but that's not always apparent in how and where we build. 062
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 06/03/2026This case could mean a lot for Texas homeowners...and home insurers. And lawyers...wfaa.comTexas homeowners win big after suing insurer for denied claimAdvocates say the decision will empower homeowners to take on insurance companies. Critics warn it will lead to the misuse and abuse of the court system. 032
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Explaining the "weird" real estate market...wfaa.comWhy the housing market feels 'weird' right nowStarter homes and high-end homes are selling, but in the middle, many homeowners are still 'locked in.' 032
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Some changes if you are "catching up” to retirement readiness...wfaa.comHow you may be eligible to supercharge your 401(k) with catch-up contributionsCatch-up contributions could add up to a significant amount that is ready to be withdrawn tax-free in retirement. 050
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 12/02/2026if you’ve been sleeping on that warning light in your car, get it done...wfaa.comTires are expensive — so is ignoring your TPMS lightDid your waning light turn on in recent cold weather? Did you do anything about it? 9261
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 10/02/20264-figure monthly payments, really long loan terms, record prices, and delinquencies...ahh the joys of car ownership these days.wfaa.comAmericans setting new records for car payments as costs continue climbingKelley Blue Book said last year families making more than $150,000 bought up 43% of all the new cars that were sold. 040
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 05/02/2026A different way of thinking about homeowners insurance..wfaa.comHow many centuries…yes centuries would you have to pay homeowner’s insurance to fully replace your home?Here's a different way of thinking about the premiums you are paying 020
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 29/01/2026What's happening with car insurance rates in 2026?wfaa.comCould you finally get a break on car insurance this year?After some huge rate increases, 2026 might offer you a reprieve 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Warming up as the week goes on but keep an eye on those pipes especially as we thaw…wfaa.comTexas could have an expensive pipe problem in this deep freezeSome of the risk may already be built in at your home. Here's how to prevent and respond to frozen and cracked pipes. 020
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Student loan repayments will be changing this year. Some things to look out for...wfaa.comTexas ranks second in student loan debt held by borrowers 50 and upAs new repayment rules loom, student loan debt hits a record high. 000
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Some help if you're trying to scrape together a down payment...wfaa.comYou may be able to get down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers even if you have owned beforeThere are several programs in Texas to help with down payment assistance. 031
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 02/01/2026Can AI help you get through the 'resume tsunami' inundating employers?wfaa.comCan AI help you get through the 'resume tsunami' inundating employers?A career expert gives advice on the good and bad of using AI as your job search assistant. 021
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 27/12/2025I can't remember a year when I didn't use every PTO hour I had coming to me...wfaa.comAre you gonna be able to take all your PTO by the end of the year?Many people don’t take all the paid time off coming to them … which can lead to burnout … which can cost employers. 151
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Trying to find a job in this economy?! The great Robin Ryan is back with some advice to get through the 'resume tsunami"wfaa.comCan AI help you get through the 'resume tsunami' inundating employers?A career expert gives advice on the good and bad of using AI as your job search assistant. 030
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 11/12/2025How to rock the boat for a safer airbag for your carwfaa.comHow to rock the boat for a safer airbag for your carThere are times you really shouldn’t rock the boat (while piranha fishing) and times when you should rock it (if you still have those recalled airbags). 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 02/12/2025The shingle report card is out!wfaa.comThe report card is out: Impact-resistant shingles get new ratings for the first time in yearsTexans are buying more impact-resistant shingles than anyone else. 021
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Some Medicare procedures in Texas will now need pre-authorization starting next year.wfaa.comSome Medicare procedures in Texas will now need pre-authorization starting next yearThe state is part of a pilot program that will incentivize reviewers who deny certain services deemed wasteful or inappropriate. 040
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 21/11/2025A state incentive to harden your home against severe weather! But it's not in Texas.wfaa.comThe incentive some states (other than Texas) are offering to 'harden' homesDespite research that damage claims can be reduced significantly by a home fortification program, Texas lawmakers haven't agreed to give grants like some states 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Study: Former 20-somethings in Texas show money habits in your 20s is key This may bode well for Generation Z.wfaa.comStudy: Former 20-somethings in Texas show money habits in your 20s is keyThis may bode well for Generation Z. 021
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 13/11/2025What happens at this "shingle farm" affects the covering that is over your head right now....wfaa.comYou may not think much about your shingles, but these people do!Let's go to the roof farm in South Carolina, where they test the products that are supposed to protect us from the elements 020
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Why November and December are crucial months for the North Texas Food Bank, especially this year...wfaa.comNorth Texas Food Bank faces rising demand amid shrinking federal supportThe organization estimates that 1 in 6 North Texans, or about 744,000 people, are food insecure. 041
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Hmm. So think of what that online garbage does to us.... 030
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Medicare open enrollment is underway. Some things to understand....wfaa.comWhat to know for Medicare open enrollmentFrom the simple to the more complicated, some important things to note as you sign up. 031
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Grumbling in a huge Texas industry about current policies and prices...wfaa.comIn survey, Texas oil and gas bosses heap criticism on some Trump administration policiesA Dallas Fed poll of oil and gas executives reveals continuing pessimism in one of the biggest industries in Texas 032
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 16/10/2025A Texas-centric look at the insurance issue at the heart of the government shutdownwfaa.comHow the current government shutdown could affect Texans' health insuranceIn this most uninsured state, more Texans have been getting covered. But many sign-ups included tax credits being argued now in D.C. 010
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Beef prices getting beefier!wfaa.comWhat is up with the price of beef?Beef prices have hit record highs...and one Texas expert says high prices may be with us for years! 252
jasonwheelertv.bsky.social @jasonwheelertv.bsky.social · 02/10/2025A small Dallas pharmacy just hit a huge milestone...with the help of ordinary Texans.wfaa.comA small Dallas pharmacy just hit a huge milestoneThe medication depot has helped uninsured Texans in an enormous way...but they need help to keep it going 163