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Cat Defeats Professional Wealth Managers In Stock-Picking Contest

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:33:00 +0000

In his book 'A Random Walk Through Wall Street,' economist Burton Malkiel famously declared that "a blindfolded monkey throwing darts" would able to pick stocks just as well as the professionals.

His theory has been tested over the years, with mixed results. But new evidence out of England suggests that it is cats, not monkeys, that all money managers should be measured against.

Dethklok's 'Dethalbum III' in Stores This Tuesday! [VIDEO] NSFW

Critter — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:53:44 +0000

All hail the mighty and magnificent return of Dethklok! The new disk ‘Dethalbum III’ with be in stores and online next Tuesday (10-16-12) The wait is almost over! ‘Dethalbum III’ is the third full length release from Dethklok. If you’re unfamiliar with the band they’re a fictitious death metal group from the hit show Metalocalypse on [...]

Lawton Debates Over 'Target' Store Issues For Economic Growth and Development!

Critter — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:26:37 +0000

Yesterday evening (05-08-12) Lawton citizens showed up in force and filled City Hall for a historic City Council meeting that will forever change, for the better our local economic landscape not to mention city government for years to come! The people have spoken and our elected officials had no choice but to listen.

Who's Struggling the Most With the Recovering Economy? – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:08:49 +0000

Just about everyone was hit hard by the bad economy and had to change their lifestyles in at least some small way. Now that we’re all attempting to regain our footing, there’s actually one group of people having a harder time doing so than everyone else. A new study from the Pew Research Center, based [...]

Clay's Corner Extra – Getting Scammed The Real Deal

Clay Miller — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:44 +0000

Ever pull up to a gas pump and whip out the plastic to pay at the pump? Convenience is a must in this day and age. Why go inside and have to wait for the clerk when you can pay at the pump? That was my mindset until I got a call from my Bank’s [...]

How Much Will The Average Guy Spend On Valentine's Day?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:18 +0000

Who says romance is dead? It’s clearly alive and well — and has a price tag attached. If you’ve ever wondered just how much of a boon Valentine’s Day actually is to the economy, wonder no more. According to the National Retail Federation (sounds like a fun bunch), Americans will spend $17.6 billion total on [...]

Poor People Pay More for Auto Insurance — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:13:20 +0000

As if it wasn’t tough enough for low-income people to make ends meet, a new study indicates they may be paying more for car insurance than wealthier folks, too. The research, conducted by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), says insurers analyze many factors to determine risk and resultant premiums. And while it’s supposedly illegal [...]

Wanna Make Money? Write Positive Reviews for Products You Buy Online — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:33:01 +0000

When people are shopping online, many rely on reviews written by previous buyers to help steer them in the right direction. But it seems some of those reviews may not be as honest as we think.

In fact, some product manufacturers are actually paying shoppers to write them — albeit in a roundabout way.

Want to Spend Less Money? Try This Secret — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:09:56 +0000

You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend. A new paper set to be published in the Journal of Consumer Research by marketing professors Priya Raghubir and Joydeep Srivastava indicates people tend to spend less when [...]

JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales in Favor of Permanent Discounts — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:39:31 +0000

For a die-hard shopper, there’s little more frustrating than buying something at full-price, only to see it go on sale shortly thereafter.

To ward that off, retailing giant JC Penney has announced that starting Feb. 1, it’s discounting all merchandise by at least 40 percent — permanently.

Are You Worried About Your Financial Future? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:01:24 +0000

Most people are at least a little shaky about what the future holds when it comes to their money, but it looks like now is the time people are more fearful of their financial security. According to a new survey from Gallup, Americans are more worried about their economic future than they have been at any point over the last 20 years.

When Is The Cheapest Time to Book a Flight? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:31:51 +0000

If you’re starting to plan your summer vacation, you may think buying your plane tickets months ahead of time is a cost-saving move. But according to a new study, that may not necessarily be true.

Do Americans Use Cash or Credit More? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:20 +0000

Credit card debt may have jumped during the holiday shopping season, but a new report indicates good old cash is still our first choice when we pay for smaller, everyday items.

Mild Winter Means Amazing Prices on Cold Weather Gear — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:39:58 +0000

NASA scientists recently announced the earth’s surface temperature is slowly rising — and now it seems that phenomena is affecting the prices you’ll pay for winter clothes and gear.

Americans Are Optimistic About Economic Recovery — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:47:24 +0000

According to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index, we’re all feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy these days. In fact, the group’s December survey shows consumer sentiment is up for the fifth month in a row. “More frequent mentions of rising employment lessened income uncertainty and prompted more favorable buying attitudes as well,” [...]

Credit Card Debt Soars After Black Friday — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:35:44 +0000

Retailers reported robust numbers on Black Friday last year, which surprised some analysts because the economy is still struggling and unemployment is high. But new data from the Federal Reserve shows where much of that money came from: credit cards.

Pennies, Nickels and Dimes, Oh My! Coins on the Rise in the US — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:41:18 +0000

Officials at the US Mint have spotted a sign they say is indicative of an improving economy — coin shipments are increasing. US Mint Deputy Director Richard Peterson said that when the economy crashed, “People went into their piggy banks and their coin jars and spent those coins. [They] flowed back into the banks and [...]

The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You 'Rich' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:12:26 +0000

In light of the Occupy Wall Street movement focusing attention on the “one percent” and the debate over raising taxes on the wealthy, Gallup asked 1,012 adults how much money they would need to make a year in order to consider themselves rich.

Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:33 +0000

The second annual Simply Hired Job Seeker Survey reveals that when it comes to our jobs, some things truly are more important than money.

Man Donates Suit To Goodwill And Loses Life Savings[VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:38:47 +0000

An elderly 80-year-old Illinois man decided to be generous this holiday season and donate some clothes to the local Goodwill in Moline, Illinois which include a suit coat the only problem is the elderly man doesn't trust banks, had kept his life savings of $13,000 sewn inside the lining of one of his suits. He is currently appealing for the money's return so that he can care for his wife, who has Stage 4 cancer. If ever there was a need for a holiday miracle this would be it. Hopefully the money will be returned