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How To Win $550 Million In The Powerball Jackpot

Clay — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:48:55 +0000

Want to win $550 Million in Saturday’s Powerball drawing? Well the odds are unbelievably against you, but here are a few tips that could swing things your way. Before you learn how to win, you should accept the fact that you probably wont. Lottery experts broke down some of the lottery facts, and odds like [...]

Damon Dash Faces Financial Debt, Eviction

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:58:25 +0000

Dame Dash, the once powerful mogul and founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, is going through a financial crisis right now as he’s knee-deep in personal debt. According to the New York Daily News, the Harlem-born businessman is so broke he faces imminent eviction from his rented mansion in upstate New York. “I am currently several months [...]

Flint's Club 93.7′s Listener Wins $500 Easily By Texting 'Cash' to 89000

LV — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:25:44 +0000

Over the past couple of weeks, we gave listeners an opportunity to win $500 cash. All people had to do text the word ‘CASH’ to 89000 and they were automatically entered. Well, we found our winner and we’re excited for her. Earlier today we surprised our winner with a phone to inform her of big [...]

Seize The Deal Spring Clearance Sale

Jason Cooper — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:49:39 +0000

On Thursday, March 21st, Seize the Deal Flint will have a “spring clearance” sale with all items half-off! Aladdin’s Cleaning in Lapeer – $100 certificate for carpet cleaning – just $50 American Tire in Flint – $18.95 Basic Oil Change for just $9.50 Atlas Coney Island in Flint – $10 certificate for just $5 Bauman’s [...]

Jay-Z, Beyonce, Paris Hilton + More Hacked, Have Their Financials Splashed All Over the Internet

Kathy Landin — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:00:14 +0000

Jay Z, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce are among the latest victims of a major hacking scandal that resulted in someone posting the very private and detailed financial information of several big name stars and politicos online -- something that could cause big problems for the stars involved.

'The Fiscal Cliff' Made Simple By Mr. Burns [Video]

Clay — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:51:32 +0000

You may recall Mr. Burns campaigning for Mitt Romney not to long ago, well now that his man lost Burns turns his cataracts filled eye toward the 'Fiscal Cliff'.

How Hard Is It to Get a Job if You've Been Out of Work for 6 Months? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:36:18 +0000

They say the best time to look for a new job is when you already have one. Turns out there might actually be something to this phenomenon: New research suggests that the longer you're out of work, the harder it gets to find a new job.

Discover Misleads Cardholders, Will Issue $200 Million Refund — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:33:50 +0000

Do you have a Discover card? If so, you can expect to receive a refund. According to an announcement from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Discover plans to issue $200 million in refunds to about 3.5 million cardholders due to questionable telemarketing practices that were found to misinform customers. [...]

Do You Look for the Made in the USA Label When You Buy? Everyone Else Does — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:06:16 +0000

You might not think anyone is paying much attention to that “Made in the USA” tag found on product packaging all over the country, but new research suggests that you would be dead wrong. In fact, more than ever before, Americans are using the popular label to guide their purchasing decisions.

You Won't Believe How Many Families Do Not Have a Bank Account — Dollars and Sense [POLL]

Mike Adams — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:49:48 +0000

It might seem almost impossible to operate in today’s economic world without the use of a bank account, but a new survey suggests that many Americans are actually doing it, opting to finance their daily lives with quick cash services and prepaid credit cards. A survey released earlier this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance [...]

Are You Lower, Middle or Upper Class? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:05:13 +0000

There has been much discussion and debate about how much damage the great recession did to the middle class. According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center it has certainly affected at least the way Americans view their financial standing.

Pew asked 2,508 adults if they were in the upper class, upper-middle class, middle class, lower-middle class or lower class. T

Dr. Dre Tops Forbes' 'Hip-Hop Cash Kings' List

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:13:49 +0000

Veteran hip-hop producer Dr. Dre is the new king on the throne of Forbes’ Hip-Hop Cash Kings list. Despite not dropping a full-length album, the good doctor was able to make his money selling his ubiquitous headphones.

Which Jobs Are Disappearing Quickest?

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:04:06 +0000

It has been predicted that by 2020, the United States will experience a nearly 14.5 percent labor increase, making room for an additional 20 million new jobs as the result of this country’s growing population and competitive marketplace. The good and the bad of this revelation is that change is imminent, and unfortunately, there is [...]

Taco Bell Announces Plans to Sell Mountain Dew A.M. on Their Breakfast Menu — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:06:22 +0000

Some of you may not believe this, but Mountain Dew was not intended to be consumed for breakfast – that is, until now. Taco Bell announced earlier last week that it plans to start serving a unique new beverage called Mountain Dew A.M., which is a mixture of the popular Mountain Dew brand soda and [...]

Where Are the Most Expensive Cities in America? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:28 +0000

We all want to stretch a dollar, but there’s one place in America that it’s getting harder and harder to do so. The latest cost of living index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) indicates that once again the borough of Manhattan in New York City has the highest cost of [...]

Taco Bell Think America Is Ready to Get Even More Loco for Doritos Loco Tacos — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:16:37 +0000

Taco Bell has been fighting in the fast food trenches for years, pimping out franchised fare using everything from smooth-talking chihuahuas, five buck boxes to the insanely popular chupacabra of tacos known as the Doritos Locos Tacos. Well, it looks like it’s git the jackpot. Since feeding the crazy idea of a Doritos taco to [...]

Would You Pay Hundreds for a Paper Bag? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:07:05 +0000

The super-rich can usually afford to eat lunch in a restaurant every day, but now we know what the one percent uses when they bring a sandwich from home: a designer paper bag that costs almost $300.

Why Do We Gravitate Toward Middle Items When We Shop?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:13:04 +0000

When you’re at the grocery store and reach for certain brands, is it because you trust them or because they’re simply where you can best see them? Researchers say it could be a little of both.

Study Finds Target Is Cheaper Than Walmart — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:34:35 +0000

If you’re a Walmart shopper because you’re cost-conscious, it may be time to switch your allegiances — turns out Target is now cheaper, and the pricing gap between the two mega-stores is the widest it’s been in two years.

Why Are People Buying So Many Lottery Tickets These Days? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:05:59 +0000

The economic downturn has been rough on a lot of businesses, but it’s been a boon for state lotteries.

Seems people who only have a few dollars to spare aren’t putting them away for a rainy day — they’re trying to parlay them into big bucks.