Andryanna Sheppard

New year, different finances. Experts say 2022 may be more costly than in years past. Inflation and supply chain issues touched almost everything in 2021 and experts don’t think anything will get cheaper any time soon. They say consumers need to reevaluate their spending for another expensive year. DealNews.com Consumer Analyst Julie Ramhold said consumers […]

Oftentimes, getting gifts for your loved ones during the holidays comes with unwanted credit card debt for you. WINK News consumer report Andryanna Sheppard shows you a few ways to get that debt under control. Swiping away, a little here, a little there, all to make sure you get those gifts under the tree. Addie […]

Technology is forever advancing, and tech experts expect 2022 to be no different. WINK News consumer reporter Andryanna Sheppard gives you a sneak peek of what new technology could come into your home next year. In 2021, we used technology to communicate, shop and work. We use our phones for even the simplest of daily […]

Christmas may be over, but sales for some things for next Christmas are just getting started. Julie Ramhold with DealNews.com says before you put all those decorations away, hit the store for more Christmas decor and get ready for next year. Depending on where you shop, you can see up to 70% off deals. The […]

You’re running out of time to get your loved one’s gifts shipped in time for Christmas. Dec. 22 is the deadline for USPS Priority Mail Express Service, guaranteed to get it under the tree in time. It’ll get there in two days, but you’re going to pay almost double now than if you shipped it […]

When something like Monday’s weather damage occurs, crooks often try to capitalize. Since we’re in the middle of the holiday season, many of you may be in a rush to clean up your home or yard. WINK News consumer reporter Andyranna Sheppard says not to jump the gun on this. Crooks realize you may be […]

You have already spent so much money getting all the gifts under the tree, but what about the stockings? There are several ways you can fill up the stocking without going over budget. Tiny, inexpensive things can fit inside a stocking, and all of it can cost you less than $20, saving you a lot […]

Shopping for Christmas gifts early this season probably saved you a lot of money and stress, and your loved ones heartache this holiday season. But returning some of those items might prove difficult. Some stores’ return policies can change around the holiday season. We haven’t even opened our gifts yet but some of us already […]

Finding an affordable therapist with or without insurance is a challenge, but one you can overcome, thanks to less costly options that have emerged in Southwest Florida. After nearly two years of COVID-19 chaos, and now another variant, people have been struggling mentally. People have lost jobs, lost loved ones, and need someone who will […]

Designer at a fraction of the price. Thrift shops can help you get luxury brands under the Christmas tree while saving you lots of money this season – we’re talking hundreds of dollars. The items may not be brand new but they certainly look like it. A Tory Burch bag $150 dollars, normally about $300. […]