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Local Baseball Club Broke Savings Stolen By 'Trusted Man' [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:45:23 +0000

A local baseball team is in shock after they say money raised to buy equipment and uniforms has disappeared, along with the man in charge of it. Parents and coaches believe Quincy Nichols stole the money and skipped town. Friday night, league parents and coaches met at Grace Harvest Church in Burton to discuss the future.Between $22,000 and [...]

Man Loses Life Savings Trying To Win Xbox At Carnival Game [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:48 +0000

So, what are your first thoughts after just reading the headline? Here’s the rest of the story.Henry Gribbohm went to a carnival in Manchester, New Hampshire over the weekend and spent his entire life savings trying to win his kids a prize. Mr. Gribbohn was trying to win his kids an Xbox Kinect by winning [...]

Privately Funded Food Stamp Program Now Available For Pet Food Assistance

Steph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:52:47 +0000

Tough economies sometimes force tough choices. Sometimes the question becomes “How do I feed my pets when I can barely afford to feed my family?” Help is now available for those furry members of your family! Sometimes when I do the grocery shopping, I look into my cart and think “Wow…that’s a lot of pet [...]

Are We In For Higher Bread, Cereal and Flour Prices Soon?

Steph — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:25:40 +0000

Old man winter just doesn’t want to let go of the mid-west this spring. The snow, rain and freezing temps have been relentless, and those conditions don’t mean great things for the crops trying to grow in that region of the U.S. Wonder what that means we’ll pay more for in the grocery store soon! [...]

Michigan Has Discovered Over 3,500 Lottery Winners Who Also Collect Welfare

Steph — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:47:00 +0000

The headline wasn’t specific to Michigan, but I was curious as to what state would let lottery winners also collect welfare benefits so I read the story. You guessed it…that state is our very own Michigan. Michigan’s Department of Human Resources announced on Monday that it had discovered 3,544 lottery winners who were receiving public [...]

Would You Take Advantage Of A 97 Month Car Loan?

Steph — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:57:14 +0000

So you’d like to buy a new car but the one that you have your eye on might come with a monthly payment your budget won’t allow. Don’t worry! Lenders have a solution for that. Love the new car smell but experiencing a bit of sticker shock? You are not alone. Personal incomes have been [...]

It's 'Lucky Ticket Text Tuesday' On Cars 108

J. Patrick — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:04:59 +0000

Don’t miss your chance to cash in today on “Lucky Ticket Text Tuesday”. Just text the word LOTTERY to our text number 89000 for your chance to win $20 in Michigan Lottery Tickets. We will be calling winners back all day today, and every Tuesday. You get to keep all the winnings!Don’t miss out! It’s [...]

Texas Just One Of Several States To Move Ahead With Legislation To Require Drug Screening To Receive Welfare

Steph — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:00:58 +0000

It’s an idea that’s been talked about for years, and it’s moment might be at hand, at least in six states, the most recent being Texas. Legislation is moving ahead that could radically affect who and who does not receive state aid. In a bill authored by State Senator Jane Nelson and backed by Texas [...]

Mid-Michigan Welfare Applicants Will Be Drug Tested Under Proposed Bill [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:25:20 +0000

I thought the state already did this? Another idea to drastically change the state’s welfare system is making its way through the legislature in Lansing. It’s an idea that has civil liberties advocates fired up. However, taxpayers like the idea behind House bill 4118. It would require welfare recipients to pass a drug test before receiving [...]

Some Michigan Meijer Stores Eliminating Double Coupons [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:38:59 +0000

Ouch! This could cut into the grocery bill a bit. How does this affect shoppers here in the Flint area? The Meijer Corp. explains.A Meijer representative said eliminating “double coupons” will allow the company to lower prices, which will help all consumers. They also want to focus on their internet “mperks” program, including digital coupons [...]

Panhandler Says He Makes $100,000 A Year By Scamming The Public [Video]

Steph — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:34:18 +0000

You see them on a sidewalk or standing by a busy intersection. People who have fallen on hard times looking for a meal or some money to feed their children or to save their home from foreclosure etc, etc. As you dig around in your purse or pocket for some change you can't help but wonder what the money is really for. Drugs maybe, or some booze you think. If you had doubts about panhandlers before, hang on. If you take people at their word, get ready to lose a bit of your innocence. This panhandler probably has a nicer lifestyle than you and me put together!

5 Ways to Save Money on Your 2013 Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:07:25 +0000

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of tax season. 2013 is off to a fast clip, and unfortunately this means that Tax Day is right around the corner. You could bury your head in the sand until you hit April 14 panic mode, or this year you could give yourself a burst of energy and self-confidence knowing that you met your taxes head-on. Here are money savers to get you started:

Michigan Attorney Holding A Valentine's Contest – Winner Gets A Free Divorce

Steph — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:30:52 +0000

Valentine's Day is certainly one of our most romantic holidays, but did you know that the legal profession also notices an upswing in couples wanting to divorce as well? If you are one of the unhappy people stuck in a crappy marriage, a Michigan attorney is holding a contest and the prize is a free divorce!

Unemployed Strippers – Are They Eligible For Unemployment?

Steph — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:12:55 +0000

Genesee County has a 7.8% unemployment rate as of November 2012 and it's fair share of strip clubs too. Those two observations inspire a question.

Last Call for Some of Your Favorite Beers

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:05:56 +0000

Everyone freaked out when Twinkies went under, and now some American beers could be next. Some of America's finest and cheapest beers may be a bong away from oblivion! The website 24/7 Wall Street looked at beer sales data from the past six years and found eight American beers that have all seen horrible drops in sales.

Why Do Men Still Make More Money Than Women For The Same Job?

Steph — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:00:02 +0000

You’ve come a long way baby! Remember that line? It’s true, for the most part, but there is still the matter of a paycheck. Recent research indicates that women continue to earn less than men for the same job. What gives? Details after the jump. In a study released today by the AAUW (American Association [...]

Brazilian Student Sells Her Virginity Online For $780,000 [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:38:48 +0000

A 20-year-old Brazilian student is set to sell her virginity for a staggering $780,000 after she put it up for auction online. It’s yours to do with what you want.right?A man called Natsu, from Japan, fended off strong competition from American bidders Jack Miller and Jack Right, and Indian big-spender Rudra Chatterjee, to secure a [...]

Gas Prices Keep Falling in Flint

Stu Allen — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:24:13 +0000

Driving around the Flint area today, I noticed the price of gasoline has fallen below $3.30 in many places. The lowest price I personally witnessed was $3.27. The price of crude oil is continuing to fall, and wholesale prices of unleaded gasoline also continue to decline. Oddly, oil and gasoline are sold as separate commodities. [...]

Three Ways To Save Money on Halloween Costumes

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:35:57 +0000

If you’re trying to get through Halloween without spending a fortune, Yahoo has a few tips on how to do it. There’s nothing really groundbreaking, but here are their top three ways to spend as little as possible. 1) Look Through Your Closet. This works in a couple ways. If you have young kids, they [...]

Tomorrow is Get Smart About Credit Day-Will You be Participating?

Stu Allen — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:05:08 +0000

October 18th is Get Smart About Credit Day. On this day, thousands of bankers will visit high schools across America to teach young people the importance of establishing and maintaining good credit. It’s a lesson that many adults could use as well. Crushing credit card debt is hurting many households in America. Most people have [...]