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A Warning To Mainers Holiday Shopping Online!
A Warning To Mainers Holiday Shopping Online!
A Warning To Mainers Holiday Shopping Online!
According to a 2016 report from American Express, 6 out of 10 consumers are choosing to purchase holiday gifts online. It's usually convenient and there is a lot of selection, however you could also be opening yourself up to identity theft...
Your P.O.S. Car, How Do You Know When “It’s Time”?
Your P.O.S. Car, How Do You Know When “It’s Time”?
Your P.O.S. Car, How Do You Know When “It’s Time”?
Our neighbors were over for dinner the other night and were self-medicating with wine and pasta after paying to have the head gasket on their car replaced. They are facing an issue that many of us have, when is it time to call it and replace your vehicle? Wha...
Hey Blimpsters, How Much Do You Spend A Year to Work?
Hey Blimpsters, How Much Do You Spend A Year to Work?
Hey Blimpsters, How Much Do You Spend A Year to Work?
Yikes! Being employed is expensive! A new study done by CareerBuilder.com, shows that the average person spends about $3,300 a year working. That doesn't even include day care for the kids. The biggest costs: Gasoline- 84% of us drive ... Read More ...
Who is the First Person You Would Call if You Won the Lottery?
Who is the First Person You Would Call if You Won the Lottery?
Who is the First Person You Would Call if You Won the Lottery?
Saturday there will be a drawing for Powerball's 675 million dollar pot! If you won, who would you call first? According to a survey: 64% of people change up their numbers every time they play. When picking their own numbers, 11% use their anniversary date and 38% use birthdays ... Read More ...
Done Christmas Shopping Yet?
Done Christmas Shopping Yet?
Done Christmas Shopping Yet?
There are a few overachievers out there who are making the rest of us look bad. It has begun, Christmas shopping shaming season is upon us! The people at CreditCards.com did a survey over Labor Day weekend and found that one in seven people have already started their holiday shopping...
Would You Take a Better Boss Over a $5,000 Raise?
Would You Take a Better Boss Over a $5,000 Raise?
Would You Take a Better Boss Over a $5,000 Raise?
Can an unhappy workplace be fixed with money? A new survey asked if a miserable employee would rather get a $5,000 raise, or a new boss. A whopping 28% of people would rather have a new boss than take the money! Alternately, would you be willing to take a $5,000 pay cut to be happier at work...