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Sep 23, 2026

Booze Blew A Fuse Over Long Line, Pulled Pistol

Woman pulls a pistol after a long wait at a checkout line

Aug 6, 2026

Tax Free Weekend: What You Need To Know

So, heads up: Missouri’s back-to-school tax-free weekend is coming in hot. It runs from just after midnight Friday, August 7 through Sunday night, August 9, 2026. For those three glorious days, the state basically says, “Fine, keep your sales tax,” on a bunch of school-related stuff. Here’s the sweet spot: clothes under $100, school supplies … Continue reading Tax Free Weekend: What You Need To Know

Jul 20, 2026

Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Back-to-school shopping is back… and yeah, it’s coming for your wallet. The average parent’s looking at around $600, so naturally, everyone’s in “how do I not spend that?” mode. First move? Shop your own house. There’s a 90% chance last year’s backpack still has perfectly good supplies hiding in it. Free is undefeated. After that, … Continue reading Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Jul 14, 2026

Supermarket Spending Strains Savings

Grocery shopping has officially entered “well, that hurt” territory. New research says a whole lot of Americans aren’t just side-eyeing their receipts—they’re straight-up dipping into savings or leaning on credit cards just to keep the fridge stocked. And not in a “points and perks” kind of way… more like “I’ll figure this out later.” About … Continue reading Supermarket Spending Strains Savings

May 28, 2026

Finding Savings For Summer Travel

Summer travel is starting to feel like a luxury sport… but it doesn’t have to wreck your wallet. A few smart moves can keep the trip—and your sanity—intact. First, flights. Book it, then stalk it. If the price drops, you can usually snag a credit. Also—use your points now, not “someday.” They age like bananas, … Continue reading Finding Savings For Summer Travel

May 18, 2026

AI Helps Undo Very Expensive College Mistake

So this guy has been locked out of his Bitcoin wallet for more than a decade… which normally just means, “welp, that money’s gone forever.” Turns out, the problem started in college… when he changed the password while high. Which, honestly, feels like exactly when you shouldn’t be making long-term financial decisions. He says he … Continue reading AI Helps Undo Very Expensive College Mistake

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 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?

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

Jun 3, 2025

Money Saving Hacks That Cost You More

Think you’re saving money with those clever hacks? Some might be sneakily draining your wallet instead. Find out the top 16 “Money-Saving” hacks that actually cost you more HERE! Photo by Emil Kalibradov on Unsplash

Aug 21, 2024

Most (& least) Fun States in USA

An annual study ranked all 50 states by how FUN they are . . . based on the amount of stuff there is to do. Florida finished #1. Which Four State destination finished in the BOTTOM 5? Find out HERE! Photo by Josiah Gardner on Unsplash