Jason Wheeler Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Jason Wheeler is an American journalist and news anchor and senior reporter for WFAA.

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Best Known For:The television program Right on the Money; Y'all-itics

Breakthrough:Developed the Right on the Money personal-finance reporting franchise

10 Quick Facts About Jason Wheeler

Full Name: Jason Wheeler
Nationality: American
Profession: News anchor and reporter
Known For: The television program Right on the Money; Y'all-itics
Current Role: News anchor and senior reporter
Current Employer: WFAA
Place of Birth: Texas City, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Podcast Host
Beats: Business / Economy and Politics / Government

Jason Wheeler Age

Jason Wheeler's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

He attended University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Journalism.

University of Houston
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Radio and Television Journalism

Career & Work

Jason Wheeler's career includes news and reporting roles with WFAA-TV, a television station.

Organization: WFAA-TV

Role: News Anchor and Senior Reporter

Period: Current

Details: Dallas, Texas · Anchors WFAA newscasts, presents consumer and financial reporting and contributes to political coverage.

Organization: WFAA-TV

Role: Creator and Host, Right on the Money

Period: Current

Details: Dallas, Texas · Created a personal-finance reporting franchise focused on household finances, consumer protection and financial decisions.

Organization: WFAA-TV

Role: Co-host, Y'all-itics

Period: Current

Details: Dallas, Texas · Co-hosts a Texas politics podcast.

Rise to Fame

Jason Wheeler rose to prominence for his role on the television show Right on the Money.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Right on the Money, Y'all-itics, and WFAA News.

Television

TV Show: Right on the Money (Creator, Host and Reporter) — WFAA consumer and personal-finance reporting franchise
TV Show: WFAA News (News Anchor and Senior Reporter) — Local news broadcasts in the Dallas-Fort Worth television market

Podcasts

Podcast: Y'all-itics (Co-host) — Podcast exploring politics and public affairs in Texas

Notable Coverage

Personal finance and consumer reporting - WFAA-TV - 2026 - Explains consumer prices, property taxes, electricity costs, personal finance and economic issues
Dallas County Commissioner candidates debate - DFW Press & Media Club - 2026 - Scheduled as moderator for an October 22, 2026, candidate debate

Awards & Achievements

Excellence in Personal Finance Reporting Award — Radio Television Digital News Association and National Endowment for Financial Education — Personal-finance journalism.
Edward R. Murrow Awards — Radio Television Digital News Association — Three awards recognizing broadcasting work.
Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Four awards recognizing television journalism.
Gavel Award — State Bar of Texas — Journalism addressing legal or public-interest subjects.
Texas Associated Press Awards — Associated Press — Multiple awards recognizing journalism.

Lesser Known Facts

He was born in Texas City and remembers spending time on Galveston Island beaches during childhood.
He has described travel, cooking and tennis among his personal interests.
His journalism has earned recognition for financial education as well as general television news reporting.