TULSA, Okla. – For many Oklahomans, money is tight, and budgets are strapped with the rising cost of goods and services. On Thursday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m., News On 6 will air “Oklahoma’s Own Originals: Maximizing Your Money” to provide viewers with tips on how to keep more of their hard-earned dollars in their pocket.

“Oklahoma families are feeling the pinch of this economy. After years of surging prices, many are struggling to make ends meet,” said Mark Pinkerton, Executive Producer of Special Projects. “News On 6 wants to share important information and helpful tips for stretching your dollar.”

In this 30-minute special presented by Future U Financial, we’ll sit down with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger to talk about managing finances, including answers to viewer-submitted questions. We’ll share how you can start a plan for your financial future, practical advice for parents teaching their kids about finances, and how to handle unexpected medical debt. Plus, we’ll look at the state of the national and Oklahoma economy and how legislators are trying to help.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of this special,” said News On 6 anchor Dave Davis. “I truly believe that the information and stories we’ve spent months gathering will make a difference in our viewers’ lives.”

News On 6 will air “Oklahoma’s Own Originals: Maximizing Your Money” on Thursday, September 19 from 8-8:30 p.m.

“Oklahoma’s Own Originals: Maximizing Your Money” joins our lineup of original programming that we’re proud to share with our viewers on News On 6, NewsOn6.com and through our streaming app on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.