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I Took the Plunge! Had to Buy The Dyson Animal Vacuum This Weekend!

Faith Martin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:05:41 +0000

Oh my gosh, so I HAD to buy a vacuum over the weekend! And, what a dilemma! It’s like shopping for BEDS! You can’t believe how much money you have to pay for a good vacuum until you research it and have to take the plunge! So…I asked a LOT of you what you suggested [...]

Tax Day Freebies

Stacy Lee — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:32:04 +0000

Doing taxes is painful that’s why some retailers are trying to make it less painful by giving to free stuff. Check out the complete list are participating locations. Arby’s is giving away value-sized curly fries or a small order of potato cakes with a printable coupon. 7-Eleven is providing a medium Slurpee for free when [...]

Ten Crazy Tax Deductions That Are Allowed Including Fake Boobs…Really

Stacy Lee — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:51:26 +0000

My taxes have been done for weeks but for you procrastinaters the tax deadline is just one week away…Here are some crazy tax deductions I found on-line (Disclaimer: check with your tax professional before using) Pet food … Cat food was allowed as a tax deduction after the felines helped to clean up a junkyard [...]

Huge Discounts If You Buy These Items in April!

Stacy Lee — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:08:30 +0000

I don’t know about you but I love a good bargain. Certain things are cheaper at certain times of the year. Here is the latest list I found at Bank Rate.com. Now lets go shopping! Early in April, the biggest discounts are on Easter candy: treats such as “chocolate bunnies and chocolate eggs filled with [...]

Oregon Officials Warn of Traffic Ticket Collection Scam

John McKay — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:57:38 +0000

The Oregon State Patrol and Oregon Department of Justice are warning citizens about a new ticket scam involving traffic citations! Officials report complaints from people saying they received a pre-recorded message claiming they owed money on an old traffic ticket that must be paid immediately or they faced a bench warrant and possible arrest. The [...]

Attorney General Investigates Gilbert Auto, Dealerships Declare Banktruptcy

John McKay — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:54:18 +0000

The Washington State Attorney General’s office has “impounded” several auto dealerships owned by Mark Gilbert for failure to pay off traded-in vehicles among other violations. Court documents released this month show 42 complaints against the various Gilbert Auto dealerships for failing to comply with Washington and Idaho law. According to the complaint: The complaint also [...]

Air Force Raptors Won't Be at Water Follies This Summer Thanks to Sequestration

John McKay — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:03:37 +0000

Since early March, reports have been filtering in from the Department of Defense about Air Force and Navy demonstration teams cutting performances at airshows this year due to the sequester budget cuts. The Air Force Thunderbirds, and Navy Blue Angels have already cancelled numerous festivals and flyovers, now it’s hitting individual performances and flights. The [...]

Here's Your Chance To Get Rich! Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $260 Million!

Faith Martin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:23:22 +0000

I never think to buy lottery tickets! And if I do I usually forget to check them! But with a lottery like this darn it, I'm going to try to remember to go buy one! Here are the details:

The Powerball Jackpot has reached $260 million! That’s enough money to buy every resident in the state of Washington (6.9 millio

Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:50:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:47:27 +0000

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you’ve filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can’t seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision. Not long ago, banks offered something called refund-anticipation loans, which basically meant that a bank would immediately lend you [...]

10-Cent Gas-Tax Hike Proposed by Washington Legislature

John McKay — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:40:33 +0000

If approved, gas prices could climb even higher. Today in Olympia, the House Transportation Committee proposed raising the state gas tax another 10 cents. Representative Judy Clibbon of Mercer Island, chair of the committee, will seek the measure as part of a larger transportation package. She and several Democrats plan to formally unveil their proposal [...]

Facebook Makes You Spend More and Over-Eat — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:30:11 +0000

Facebook may be giving people a false sense of self-esteem, leading to overspending and gluttonous behavior, according to new research.

Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:58:03 +0000

The price of turkey is going to be cheaper than expected this year, largely because many retailers were able to lock in the cost of the birds before the summer’s drought sent feed prices way, way up. Now retailers plan to offer customers the lowest possible prices on Thanksgiving turkeys in hopes of driving them [...]

Could Gas Prices Fall Below $3 This Holiday Season? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:04:59 +0000

The chances of gas prices falling below the $3 mark anytime in the near future might seem unlikely, but analysts say that it could come close. Fuel costs, already dropping, are expected to continue to do so for the rest of the year. Certain parts of the country have recently experienced as much as a [...]

Knowing Your Co-Workers' Salaries Makes You More Productive — Dollars and Sense

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:37:42 +0000

Discussing salaries is taboo in many workplaces, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests that knowing how your pay compares to your colleagues’ pay may make workers more productive. This finding, which was published in the paper “Tournaments Without Prizes: Evidence from Personnel Records,” took a look at an experiment done in a German wholesaler’s warehouse. The [...]

Is It OK to Keep Money You Find in the Laundry-Big Jim & Stacy Lee Disagree!

Stacy Lee — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:31:06 +0000

Big Jim had a friend who lost $21 in the laundry because he left it in his pants pocket. The man’s wife did the laundry, found the money and kept it. Jim thinks she should give it back because it was over $20. I, on the other hand, disagree. I think whoever does the laundry [...]

Toys R Us Announces New Price-Matching Offer — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:00:07 +0000

In an attempt to be a forethought on the shopping lists of parents this holiday season, Toys R Us has announced plans to match the prices of their competition. The company’s new “price-match guarantee” will be extended to all products from Toys R Us and Babies R Us retail outlets.

'Insufficient Funds' for You, Big Business for Your Bank — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:44:35 +0000

Consumer error appears to be greatly benefiting the financial industry, as a new banking report finds that charges to checking accounts caused by insufficient funds generated $31.5 billion last year. That is up from $30.8 million the year before, marking roughly an overall 2 percent increase.

1943 Penny Sells for $1 Million — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:42:37 +0000

How much is a penny really worth these days? Well, if it happens to be a 1943 Lincoln, it is likely worth a pretty penny, as one has reportedly just sold for $1 million.

Experts say the reason this rare coin is so valuable is because back when it was manufactured at the San Francisco Mint, it was mistakenly produced with bronze rather than the typical zinc-coated steel that the majority of the currency is made with.

Attend Our Free Charter BOSS Event: How to Hire & Keep the RIGHT People

John McKay — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:00:21 +0000

Business owners must often expand their workforce or replace someone in the company. How do you find the right people for the job? How (and where) do you look? Don’t miss the Charter/BOSS (Business Owners Speakers Series) event coming to Anthony’s restaurant in Richland on Thursday, Sept. 27! The Business Owners Speakers Series gives you [...]