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Governor Steve Bullock Releases 2012 Tax Returns

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:48:39 +0000

Governor Steve Bullock and his wife Lisa made $176,000 last year and paid $32,000 in state and federal income taxes. The Democratic governor recently released his 2012 tax returns to the public like other governors before him. The couple had typical deductions like real estate taxes and mortgage interest. The Bullocks also reported giving [...]

The IRS Is Going to Check Facebook to See If You Cheated on Your Taxes

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:30:19 +0000

Bad news . . . someone finally told the IRS about Facebook. According to reports, this year, the IRS plans on checking your Facebook page and Twitter accounts, to see if you’re cheating on your taxes. For example, let’s say you went to Key West for Spring Break, but you wrote off the flight and [...]

New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping? A new CouponCabin survey of 2,130 people touched on the issue of tipping and the rules you should follow when you do tip. There are always arguments about who should receive tips, so here’s a list of jobs and the percentage of people who [...]

Six Reasons You Haven't Gotten a Good Raise

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:39:04 +0000

I’m asking for a raise! Everyone thinks they deserve a raise, but if you haven’t gotten a good one in a while, there might be a simple explanation. And it’s not necessarily that you’re bad at your job, or that the economy is still hurting. Here are the top six reasons people get passed over [...]

Cyprus Banks Finally Reopen After 12 Days

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:23:22 +0000

There have been long lines of anxious people outside banks in Cyprus today, but no signs of trouble as the banks opened for the first time in nearly two weeks. The reopening followed an agreement for an international bailout aimed at protecting the Mediterranean island country from financial ruin. The deal calls for the country’s [...]

Winning $338 Million Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold in New Jersey

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:22:36 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - One winning ticket for Saturday night’s drawing of the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot was sold in New Jersey. The New Jersey Lottery released a statement that the grand prize winner was sold in that state for an annuity of $338,300,000 – or $211,026,552.00 in cash. A New Jersey Lottery representative told [...]

2013 Monthly Bargain Guide

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:50:18 +0000

We all love a great deal, and some months are better than others to make purchases. I guess I better get moving to find some vacation deals! January- Holiday décor and wrapping paper, linens, toys, treadmills and ellipticals, vacation packages. February- Furniture, homes and condos, lobsters and steaks (grocery stores stock up for Valentine’s [...]

How You Can Be a Better You In 2013

Tom Egelhoff — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:00:22 +0000

We all seem to be born with the idea that no matter who we are, or what station in life we’ve achieved, there is always the drive to do better.

Pure Barre – Seize This Deal

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:30:49 +0000

I’ve been doing Pure Barre since September. I am officially addicted. It is the hardest workout I’ve ever done, and I’m so much stronger. I’ve seen women of all ages and body types in class. I’ve even seen some men! To over-simplify it…it’s pilates, yoga and barre method in one. You will feel like a [...]

Doctor Explains Which Powerball Numbers Have the Best Odds To Win The Jackpot

Cole — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:14:14 +0000

The Powerball jackpot has reached $500! The most recent money winners have won anywhere between $10,000 and $1 Million dollars, but the multi-million dollar jackpot is still quite elusive. Maybe math can help. Statistics professor, Dr. Min Su Kim, at Southern University set out to find out what numbers win the most.

Online Shopping Tips For Cyber Monday

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:07:06 +0000

My email inbox is cluttered with ‘amazing’ deals on this Cyber Monday! This year, I have my Christmas list, and I’m not deviating from it. Last year, I was a bit of an impulse buyer. I found these tips to keep your money safe today, and really every day! Shop on trustworthy websites – Shoppers [...]

This Cabin Can Be Yours For Only $10,000 [PHOTO]

Cole — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:32 +0000

Maybe you acquired a bit of land and you don't know what to do with it. Maybe you just won $10,000 and you're looking for a way to spend it. Either way if you call Marlin, he can build you the $10,000 home of your dreams!

Seize The Deal – Take The Family To Fuddruckers

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:44:16 +0000

Fuddruckers is a huge hit at our house! The food is good, and there are lots of kid friendly items. Grownups can have a beer and chat, while the kids play games. I also love to save money, and you can save 50% right now if you Seize The Deal at Fuckruckers! If you spend [...]

Justin Moore Sued by Nashville Songwriter Over 'Backwoods'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:52 +0000

Justin Moore is being sued by a Nashville songwriter over the singer’s 2009 single ‘Backwoods.’ Bobby Carmichael has filed a federal lawsuit against Moore, claiming that the country hitmaker stole the song from him. The Tennessean reports, according to Country Weekly, that Carmichael claims he wrote the song eight years ago along with fiddle player [...]

How Much Do You Spend On Food? [Poll]

Colleen O'Quinn — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:36:53 +0000

A new poll found that Americans are spending $151 on food per week on average. But, 1 in 10 Americans said they spend $300 or more per week, and 8% spend less than $50/week. The study didn’t say for how many people. I don’t know the exact amount I spend on food/week, and it varies…especially [...]

The Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets Is Almost Upon Us — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:01:20 +0000

With all the fees airlines have been packing on in the past couple years, it may seem that tickets are impossibly expensive.

But there are times when it’s cheaper to buy them — and those times are fast approaching.

Free Back-to-School Haircuts at JCPenney In Bozeman!

Cole — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:17:07 +0000

When I was a kid, I'm pretty sure I only opted for a haircut at the beginning of school and maybe again in the Spring. It's not that I disliked haircuts. It was just far down on my priorities as a kid. My point is, if your 5-12 year old is anything like me, he or she probably has a decent size mop growing above his or her eyes right about now. Get that fixed with a free haircut from JCPenney!

Seize The Deal – Summertime Fun With 'Pink Cowboy!'

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:20:39 +0000

Have you tried paddleboarding? It’s so much fun! Try it, without spending a ton of money with today’s Seize The Deal! Pink Cowboy has a huge selection of tubes, stand-up paddleboards and boats, all conveniently located at the main intersection in Four Corners. The owner’s mother is a seven-year breast cancer survivor and they proudly [...]

How Much Do You Tip? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:59:25 +0000

The rules of tipping in restaurants vary among nations and culture. In the United States, 15 percent is considered customary for average service.

However, a new ’60 Minutes’/Vanity Fair Poll 990 American adults has found that a good chunk of diners typically give more or less than that percentage.

Gas Prices Dropping— Some Tips To Save Even More!

Russell Damm — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:15:14 +0000

With the national average gas price dropping to $3.41 a Gallon some people don’t realize there are a lot of little things you can do to save some money at the pump. Read inside for some tips so you can save some money at the pump. 1. Check your Air Filter, a clogged filter makes [...]