It's More Expensive to be a Woman
It's pretty obvious that women require more maintenance. We've got our hair and beauty products, clothes, accessories, etc. so it's no surprise that it costs more to be a woman. However, research from...
View ArticleThings You Should Do If You Win the Lottery
**UPDATE**: Nobody won the big jackpot on Wednesday so now the Powerball is the highest it's ever been at $700 million! The next drawing will be Saturday, January 9th. The Powerball is currently...
View ArticleWoman Starts a GoFundMe for Powerball Reimbursement
The big talk for the past couple of weeks has been the Powerball and it's increasing Jackpot. On Wednesday night it reached the highest it's ever been at $1.6 billion!! Obviously, a ton of us went and...
View ArticleParents Spend $450 on Their Kids' Birthday Parties
As a child the best part about having a birthday is the actual party! I remember it was the highlight of my childhood when I was growing up. I'd get to pass out cupcakes at school, walk around with...
View ArticleAmerican's Credit Card Debt Surges to Highest Levels Since Recession
CardHub reports the average household now has more than $8,000 in credit card debt. Continue reading…
View ArticleWoman Suing Her Husband After He Secretly Divorced Her
After 20 years of marriage you would think this couple has a strong relationship. Eh, maybe not so much. 59-year-old Cristina Carta Villa is suing her 90-year-old husband after learning he secretly...
View ArticleU.S. Banks Roll Out ATMs That Accept Smartphones Instead of Cards
Welcome to the future! Continue reading…
View ArticleGuy Spends $21K on Super Bowl Tickets, Hopes Wife Doesn't Find Out [Video]
Is there anything that you would pay a lot of money to see? Whether it be a sporting event or a concert? It was reported that Super Bowl 50 had the most expensive tickets out of any sporting event in...
View ArticleCould We See Gas for Under a Dollar in Michigan?
When was the last time you saw gas for below a dollar in Michigan? There was a gas station in Houghton Lake that dropped gas to 78¢ this past January but for the entire state, the overall answer is......
View ArticleThese are What Americans Plan on Doing with Their Tax Returns
It's that time of year again where you have to start gathering your tax forms and filing them so you can hopefully get back a nice chunk of change. Yup, it's getting closer and closer to Tax Season......
View ArticleWorld's Most Stubborn Man Spends $20,000 Trying to Fight a $250 Ticket
Getting a speeding ticket isn't anything we ever want. Everything about it is a hassle and on top of that, it can waste a lot of your time and money. Sometimes, it's best to just give in, pay the fine,...
View ArticleLeap Day Deals & Freebies!
Happy Leap Year! Every four years February gets an extra day and it so happens to be today. In honor of this day, different businesses are offering some pretty sweet deals and freebies you want to take...
View ArticleLottery Fail: Woman Goes on Shopping Spree Thinking She Hit the Jackpot
You've heard people say "double check your work." The same thing applies for the lottery. Always double check your numbers. If only this woman would've listened. The Toronto Sun reports that a French...
View ArticleThe Average American Spends 5 Years & $20K on Dating Before Settling Down
Who knew finding love was so expensive and time-consuming? The Daily Mail reports that men and women, spend on average, 5½ years and just over $20,000 before they settle down and get married. Dur......
View ArticleThe Average Date Costs $180
Being in the dating world can be expensive. You've got tons of things to consider from grooming yourself and to the actual date itself. The Daily Mail reports on a survey, done by Match.com, and found...
View ArticleA Guy "Promposed" to His Girlfriend by Taking Her to Hawaii
Prom is a big deal in a teenager's life and if you've been to prom before than you know a lot goes into it... especially money. But kids nowadays are going above-and-beyond for the perfect...
View ArticleI'm Christine & I Have a Shoe Problem
I'm not kidding. I really do have a shoe problem. Is there something(s) that you can't help but buy? No matter how hard you try and resist you can't? Shoes is that thing for me. As much as I love...
View ArticleThe Top Secret Purchases People Make
Does your significant other ever get on you for buying certain things? They think it's a waste of money but to you it isn't. But to avoid any type of confrontation you secretly buy stuff and keep hush...
View ArticleThe Best Memorial Day Deals
It's Memorial Weekend and when you're not out enjoying the weather or spending time with family and friends... take the time to go shopping! Different restaurants, stores, etc usually have special...
View ArticleGrand Rapids Restaurant Has to Pay Over $45K in Unpaid Wages
Ming Ten, a popular Asian buffet, at the Knapps Corner, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to pay back over $45,000 in unpaid wages. Mlive.com reports that since the restaurant...
View ArticleThis is What Happens to Fountain Coins
You grab a penny, make a wish and throw it into the fountain. You've probably been doing this your entire life. But have you wondered what happens to those coins after you toss them into the...
View ArticleIf You Want a Raise at Work – Take a Vacation
If you're one of those people that's all about work and no play it's time to add some relaxation to your life. New research from Project: Time Off found that Americans are using a lower share of...
View ArticleDrunk Customer Leaves a $1,000 Tip… Goes Back the Next Day to Get It
Those who work in the restaurant industry aren't always appreciated for the hard work they do. It's an industry that requires a lot out of someone, physically and mentally. So it's a good feeling when...
View ArticleWoman Puts Her Fiance on "Sex Ban" So He Buys Her What She Wants [Video]
We all know the power of sex and this woman is using it to her full advantage. This is just devious. Metro talks about 30-year-old Janey, who appears on a British documentary Little Divas: Tantrums and...
View ArticleFrito-Lays is Giving $50K if You Find a Cheeto That's Shaped Like Other Things
Have you ever looked at your Cheeto and thought "huh... this is an interesting shape?" DON'T EAT IT! According to Uproxx, now through August 15th if you find a Cheeto that's accidentally shaped like...
View ArticleMichigan Man Wins $4 Million Off a Scratch Off Ticket
What's the most you've won off a scratch off lotto ticket? I don't think I've won more than $20 but a man from the Gaylord area has just won $4 million off a Max Money game, worth $30. MLive says the...
View ArticleBride Asks Her Bridesmaids to Help Pay for $10K Wedding Dress!
If you've ever been part of a wedding than you know it can be stressful with everything that's expected of you. Sometimes dealing with the bride can be the most stressful, but if you thought you've...
View ArticleKokomo Boy Is A Role Model For All Of Us With His Lemonade Stand
TEAR ALERT! Don’t say I didn’t warn you.. Malachi Fronczak, at 4 years old, is already a role model of what we should all strive to be. Malachi lives in Kokomo Indiana, and he and his family are about...
View ArticleLocal Football Teams Scrimmage for Veterans Home
Grand Rapids area schools enjoy giving back to the local community. Whether its giving area donations during Toy's for Tots or volunteering at a local community event. On July 15, two area teams took...
View ArticleComerica Bank Will Be Cutting Jobs & Closing Locations
The second-largest bank in Michigan will cut 800 jobs and close 40 of its branches. According to Click On Detroit, Comerica Bank is trying to get rid of $160 million in spending over the next two...
View ArticleThere's A New Millionaire in Muskegon County Thanks To the Lottery
So I found my new best friend. Well, technically I still need to find who he is, but a guy in Muskegon County just won $4 million on a $30 scratch off with the Michigan Lottery. He has decided to stay...
View ArticleBreaking the Bank? Parents are Spending $245 on Back-to-School Shopping
We are in back-to-school season which means back-to-school shopping. It's time to get all the essentials so your kids are prepared and ready for the new school year. But do you find that its costing...
View ArticleWoman Cleans Out Purse, Finds Winning Lotto Ticket
Cleaning out a purse is a chore in itself but it's always nice to see what you can discover dug deep into it. I love when I find things that I forgot I had or thought I lost. But a woman, from Ireland,...
View ArticleParking Rates in Downtown Grand Rapids Will Increase on September 1st
If you park in Downtown Grand Rapids, starting Thursday, September 1st, you will notice that rates at the meters and the parking ramps will be higher than usual. According to MLive, rates are...
View ArticleA Brighton Man Is The Newest Millionaire Thanks To Mega Millions
I really think I need to start playing the lottery! Earlier this month, there was a guy from Muskegon County that won a good chunk of money, but stayed anonymous; now John Swisher of Brighton just won...
View ArticleITT Technical Institute Shutting Down After Financial Aid Ban
As of today, Tuesday September 6th, all ITT Technical Institute campuses are shut down. Also, effective immediately, about 8,000 employees will lose their jobs. The shutdown comes after the U......
View ArticlePotential Bill Would Raise Beer Tax Over 200% in Michigan!
If passed, a new bill would raise the beer tax in Michigan by 244%. The bill was pitched by a West Michigan representative, from Byron Center, earlier this week. Under his plan, the additional money...
View Article$5,000 is Hidden Somewhere in Grand Rapids, Will YOU Find It?
A treasure hunt is about to begin in Grand Rapids and YOU can be a part of it! Somewhere in the metro area of Grand Rapids is $5,000 waiting to be found... waiting to make one lucky person $5,000...
View Article'Family Feud' is Holding Auditions in Detroit! [Video]
It's time to get the family together because the popular game show, Family Feud, is holding auditions in Detroit. Is your family going to be the one to win a bunch of money and possibly a new car?...
View ArticleWoodland Mall is Having a Job Fair This Saturday!
If you need some extra cash, especially with the holidays around the corner, your next job opportunity awaits you at the Woodland Mall. This Saturday, October 8th, the Woodland Mall, in Kentwood, is...
View ArticleBed Bath & Beyond Might Stop Sending You Coupons
Sad news for all of us coupon clippers... Those 20% off coupons you love getting in the mail from Bed Bath & Beyond may be coming to an end soon. Due to declining sales, the company is testing a...
View ArticleU of M's Big Win Means a Big Discount at Ruth's Chris in Ann Arbor
Ruth's Chris, in Ann Arbor, promised customers a discount on their meals depending on the point difference U of M scored over Rutgers in Saturday's game. Continue reading…
View ArticleComerica Bank Will Close 16 Locations in Michigan
A few months ago, Comerica Bank announced that it would be closing locations and cutting jobs in all of their markets. Being the second largest bank in the state, it was expected Michigan locations...
View ArticleWhen Will Women Make as Much as Men? Not For Another 170 Years!
The gender wage gap has been a huge issue for as long as women have been in the workforce. In general, men have always made more money than woman, even when they are both qualified for the same...
View ArticleExpect Your Water Bill To Increase Next Year
If you live in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Walker, Cascade Township, Grand Rapids Township and Tallmadge Township, you may see an increase in your water bill next year, according to WZZM. It doesn’t seem...
View ArticleApartments for the Middle Class Planned in Downtown Grand Rapids [Video]
There has been, and continues to be, a lot of construction for new apartments in Downtown Grand Rapids but for the most part they're either luxury apartments with a higher rent or apartments only...
View Article"Secret Sister Gift Exchange" on Facebook Could Land You in Prison
You may be feeling extra generous this holiday season but don't get fooled for doing a good deed. You've probably seen "holiday gift exchange" posts circle Facebook the past few weeks that basically...
View ArticleAlmost $900M From the Michigan Lottery Will Be Sent to School Funds
All those scratch-offs you bought or money you spent on trying to hit that giant Powerball jackpot is going to be put to good use. The Michigan Lottery will be contributing $889 million towards the...
View ArticleUnited Airlines to Start Charging Customers for Overhead Bins [Poll]
Not having to check a bag when traveling has its perks, especially with the convenience of the overhead bin. However, that's all going to change for passengers who fly with United Airlines. The airline...
View ArticleIRS Says To Expect Tax Refunds To Be Delayed If You File Early
Bad news if you’re one of the people who file your taxes as soon as you get your W-2, so you can get the refund in the middle of January; the IRS is saying some refunds won’t go out until at least...
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