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So Janet Jackson Is a Billionaire Now

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:55 +0000

This year Janet Jackson finally joined the billionaires club -- and if you think it's only because her new husband, retail mogul Wissam Al Mana, is stupid rich, think again.

Janet earned her own billion thanks to a string of successful albums, tours, and the occasional (cringe-worthy) acting role.

Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose numbers [...]

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping? A new CouponCabin survey of 2,130 people touched on the issue of tipping and the rules you should follow when you do tip. There are always arguments about who should receive tips, so here’s a list of jobs and the percentage of people who [...]

You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Americans Shop to Boost Their Mood

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:32:34 +0000

You would think that with a sluggish economy, saving money would make Americans happy, but it’s actually spending that can put a smile on their faces. A new survey of 1,000 people from Ebates has found that 52% of people in the US shop to feel better. It’s a phenomenon known as “retail therapy.” Broken [...]

'Game of Thrones' Star Lena Headey Is Flat Broke

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:20:07 +0000

Financial winter is coming. Actress Lena Headey, known for her royal roles as the sinister Queen Cersei in ‘Game of Thrones’ and Queen Gorgo in ’300,’ says she has “less than $5 in her bank account” and needs the IRS to kick things into gear with her refund. TMZ got hold of legal documents showing [...]

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Erin Phillips — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:16:53 +0000

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Wedding Survey Reveals You'd Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:56:47 +0000

Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account. A new survey of 17,500 women married last year sheds some hard-to-believe light on just how much weddings cost. Hold on to your bouquet because the average wedding cost $28,427 [...]

How to Stop Identity Thieves From Stealing Your Tax Refund

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:08:54 +0000

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had targeted about 400 identity thieves across the country. The thieves were using stolen Social Security numbers to file false tax returns and then claim the refunds.

Taylor Swift Signs Deal With Diet Coke (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:42:34 +0000

It was just a few days ago when Taylor Swift announced a massive endorsement deal with Keds, and now she took to a video message to announce to her fans that this time she is signing on with Diet Coke. Taylor’s song, “I Knew You Were Trouble” will be featured in TV commercials and online [...]

WARNING! I Got Scammer Phone Call

Erin Phillips — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:21:46 +0000

Yesterday as I was leaving an appointment, I noticed a new Voicemail message from a number I did not recognize. My heart sank as I listened. The message said that there was a civil investigation from the National Legal Corporation, gave me a claim number and a phone number to call within 24 - 48 hours

Cyber Monday Shopping Tips From The Better Business Bureau

Erin Phillips — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:27:34 +0000

Today is the largest online shopping day of the year - and the Better Business Bureau has released some tips to keep you safe with your shopping and personal information shared online. Will you be shopping online today? How much of your Christmas Shopping do you have done?

Best Buy Will Try Not to Ruin Christmas Again This Year

Mike Adams — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:06:30 +0000

Last year, Best Buy made a bunch of their customers angry when they were unable to fill the orders taken on Black Friday and Cyber Monday due to a lack of inventory. The company then failed to make its customers aware of this until just days before Christmas. Needless to say, Best Buy’s customer-service practices have not been held in very high regard ever since.

This Cabin Can Be Yours For Only $10,000 [PHOTO]

Cole — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:32 +0000

Maybe you acquired a bit of land and you don't know what to do with it. Maybe you just won $10,000 and you're looking for a way to spend it. Either way if you call Marlin, he can build you the $10,000 home of your dreams!

How Much Do You Spend a Week on Food? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:15:27 +0000

Food costs may be on the rise, but, according to a new survey from Gallup, Americans are still spending less in inflation-adjusted dollars on food than they have in the past. In a poll of 1,014 adults, Gallup found that the average American spends $151 a week on groceries and eating out. To break that down, eight percent spend [...]

How Much Do You Tip? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:59:25 +0000

The rules of tipping in restaurants vary among nations and culture. In the United States, 15 percent is considered customary for average service.

However, a new ’60 Minutes’/Vanity Fair Poll 990 American adults has found that a good chunk of diners typically give more or less than that percentage.

'Macho' Guys Don't Like It One Bit When Women Outearn Them — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:26:38 +0000

We recently learned women are now scoring higher than men on IQ tests, and that ladies currently make up the majority of primary breadwinners.

But new research shows that if there’s one group that isn’t pleased about all that, it’s macho guys.

Show Them the Money! Majority of Women Now Earn Most of the Household Income — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:09:40 +0000

That age-old custom of men being the primary breadwinners may now officially be dead — a new study shows the majority of women now bring home most of the bacon. Prudential Financial, which polled 1,400 women and 600 men between the ages of 25 and 68, found a bit more than half of women are [...]

Justin Bieber Sued for $9 Million Over Belieber Mom's Hearing Loss

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:00:30 +0000

Here’s a quick way to have your Belieber daughter disown you. An Oregon woman who took her offspring to a Justin Bieber concert on July 14, 2010 now claims that she has permanent ear damage stemming from the show and is suing the singer, his label, the concert promoter and the arena for a cool $9.23 million. That is enough to make the Biebs’ team shriek even louder than his fans.

How Much Money Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:04:56 +0000

Savvy consumers know having a higher credit score means getting a lower interest rate and paying less over the life of a loan — but how much less? FICO scores — the gold standard for credit worthiness — range from 300 to 850, and generally, people with a score below 720 have a harder time [...]