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Mar 11, 2026

How To Avoid Facebook Marketplace Scams

Facebook Marketplace is kind of like a giant online yard sale: lots of great finds, plus a few people trying to walk off with your wallet. You don’t have to avoid it, you just have to stop shopping like a target. Start with the profile. If the seller has no picture, almost no photos, weird … Continue reading How To Avoid Facebook Marketplace Scams

Mar 4, 2026

90 years in Prison for Buying Taco Seasoning?

“Put down the taco seasoning and keep your hands where I can see them!” isn’t something you’d normally hear on a detective show, but that’s now a possibility. There’s this guy in Florida—because of course it’s Florida—who might spend the rest of his life in prison over taco seasoning packets. Not because he loved tacos … Continue reading 90 years in Prison for Buying Taco Seasoning?

Feb 17, 2026

Shamrock Season Returns, Supports RMHC of the Four States

It’s that magical time of year when McDonald’s turns minty again. The Shamrock Shake is back! That green blend of vanilla soft serve, mint syrup, and whipped topping? Classic. Been around since 1970. And if you want to go deluxe, the OREO Shamrock McFlurry is tagging along — same minty vibe, extra cookie crunch. Here’s … Continue reading Shamrock Season Returns, Supports RMHC of the Four States

Feb 13, 2026

Drunken Delivery Driver Destroys Mailbox

A delivery driver in Texas apparently got a little too “buzzed” on BuzzBallz and ended up introducing his delivery van to someone’s brick mailbox. Spoiler: the mailbox didn’t make it. This all went down in China Spring, near Waco. A woman saw her poor mailbox take the hit, then chased down the van herself—because of … Continue reading Drunken Delivery Driver Destroys Mailbox

Feb 10, 2026

“Backwards Shopping” Could Save You Money

So apparently, “backwards shopping” is the new secret to saving cash on groceries. The idea’s simple: instead of making a list of what you don’t have, you start with what you already bought, plan meals around that, and only grab the extra stuff you actually need. People on social media swear by it — some … Continue reading “Backwards Shopping” Could Save You Money

Feb 4, 2026

How Long It’ll Take To Get Your Tax Refund

So, tax season’s here—because joy comes in many forms, including paperwork. Last year, the average refund was about $3,100, but thanks to new tax tweaks, this year could be roughly a grand higher. Which sounds great… but when do you actually get the money? If you file electronically and go with direct deposit, the IRS … Continue reading How Long It’ll Take To Get Your Tax Refund

Feb 3, 2026

How Much Your Super Bowl Party Will Cost This Year?

So apparently inflation isn’t just ruining brunch…it’s coming for your Super Bowl party too. The money nerds at FinanceBuzz say hosting ten people this year will run you about $167. Last year? $155. That’s a 7.2% jump—faster than the actual game clock moves in the last two minutes. Wings, of course, are the real villain … Continue reading How Much Your Super Bowl Party Will Cost This Year?

Feb 2, 2026

Holiday Mascot Battle Royale

It’s Groundhog Day! So apparently the internet decided to settle a question no one asked: which holiday mascot would win in a massive brawl? Nearly 4,000 people weighed in, because of course they did. Punxsutawney Phil clocked in with 11%, which means folks think the weather rodent could actually throw paws. But not enough to take … Continue reading Holiday Mascot Battle Royale

Jan 23, 2026

Easy Ways To Cut Your Heating Bill

Winter weather is here, which means your heating bills are going up again—and unless you’re planning to hibernate till spring, you’ll want to keep your place warm without torching your bank account. First up, show your furnace a little love: get it serviced before it breaks down in protest. Clean filters and sealed ducts? Total … Continue reading Easy Ways To Cut Your Heating Bill

Jan 23, 2026

Company Taking Reservations for Moon Hotel

So, apparently, you can now book a hotel room on the Moon. A startup called GRU Space is taking reservations for a lunar getaway they swear will open around 2032. You’ll just need to drop a deposit somewhere between $250K and $1 million, and that’s before the rocket ride—another cool $10 million or so. The … Continue reading Company Taking Reservations for Moon Hotel

Jan 12, 2026

It’s National Pizza Week!

So, apparently it’s National Pizza Week. No one really knows who invented it—probably someone with a deep love of carbs and cheese—but it runs Jan. 11 through Jan. 17, so that’s all the excuse you need to grab a slice. We encourage you to celebrate by listening to win 4 large pizzas from Wildfire Pizza … Continue reading It’s National Pizza Week!

Dec 30, 2025

Foods That Bring New Year Luck

New Year’s is not the time to mess with bad luck—so we’re cramming our plate full of good‑fortune foods. Seriously, who couldn’t use a little extra prosperity with their champagne? Let’s start with the Southern classics: black‑eyed peas, greens, and cornbread. That’s pennies, dollars, and gold—aka, “don’t check my bank account” insurance. Then there are … Continue reading Foods That Bring New Year Luck