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Aug 20, 2026

Woman Dies, Revived, Gets Fined

A woman in New Zealand had what you might call a very eventful grocery-store parking experience. She collapsed outside a supermarket in Auckland, and DIED! A stranger stepped in to perform CPR after she had no pulse. Paramedics got her to the hospital, where she recovered. Incredible story. A real-life second chance. Then came the … Continue reading Woman Dies, Revived, Gets Fined

Apr 30, 2026

How To Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets—your bank account might need a little attention too. Financial advisors say start easy—set your savings on autopilot so you’re not relying on “good intentions.” Then go subscription hunting… because you’re probably still paying for something you forgot existed. Pull your credit report, just to make sure nothing shady is … Continue reading How To Spring Clean Your Finances

Apr 23, 2026

Pasta-Packed Packages Part of Lego Larceny

Some guy in California just turned pasta into a criminal accessory. Police say Jarrelle Augustine was buying high-end Lego sets—Star Wars, Marvel, the good stuff—then swapping out the pieces for dry pasta. Sealing the box back up, returning it, and pocketing the refund. And here’s the sneaky part: the pasta actually sounds like Legos when … Continue reading Pasta-Packed Packages Part of Lego Larceny

Mar 23, 2026

“Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams of 2026

Because nothing says ‘springtime’ like the smell of fraud in the air, the IRS just dropped their annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams — like clockwork, right before the April 15th deadline. At the top: fake IRS emails and texts that look oh-so-official, down to the links and QR codes. Then there’s AI-powered phone … Continue reading “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams of 2026

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

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

Aug 18, 2023

An easy way to get 5 cents back per gallon of gas now, and even MORE in 2024

Saving your receipts can save you BIG at the gas pump in Missouri. The deadline to submit receipts for the gas tax refund is October 1, fill out and submit form 4923-H to get 5 cents back per gallon of gas purchased between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. But if you missed out … Continue reading An easy way to get 5 cents back per gallon of gas now, and even MORE in 2024