WIBX 950 » money

San Francisco Giants Pitcher Voluntarily Gives Back $500K of His Salary

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:07:19 +0000

After years of steroids allegations, it’s nice to hear about a baseball player who doesn’t cheat.

New $100 Bills Coming in October

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:09:55 +0000

Get ready to throw away all those ratty old Benjamins that are just laying around your house—the newly designed $100 bill will be going into circulation in October.

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Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:10:27 +0000

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you've filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can't seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision.

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5 Quick Facts So You Finally Know What a 401(k) Is

Kathy Landin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:05:38 +0000

We all kind of know what a 401(k) is. It’s retirement money. But beyond that, what actually isa 401(k)? These aren’t the things we discuss with our parents around the dinner table before we’re thrust out into the working world.

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Price Chopper Raises Money, Food For Local Food Banks

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:15:11 +0000

Local food banks across six states are receiving food and money, thanks to Price Chopper's "Check Out Hunger" campaign.

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Stock Market Unpredictable Following Sandy

Jim Sargent — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:49:34 +0000

Many are wondering how the closing of the stock market will affect the market.

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How Can You Teach Your Kids About Money? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:12:43 +0000

According to a new poll, many parents don’t talk to their children about financial matters the way they should — and as a result, kids aren’t getting the crucial lessons about money they’ll need later in life.

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TLC Issues Casting Call for 'Extreme Cheapskates' — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:23:02 +0000

If you can pinch the brass right off a penny, TLC may be looking for you — it’s currently casting for its new reality show, ‘Extreme Cheapskates.’

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Americans Are Spending Money Again — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:07:22 +0000

Economically, it’s been a rough few years. But things seem to be improving — a new survey says that for the first time since 2009, Americans aren’t pinching pennies quite the way we used to.

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

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:33:01 +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.

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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:09:56 +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.

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What to Teach Your Kids About Money, and When You Should Do It — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:09:15 +0000

A solid education is important for kids. But while you’re busy making sure their reading and math skills are up to par, don’t forget to teach them about money, too — it could keep them from falling into bad habits later on.

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Forget the Holiday Parties, Employees Just Want the Bonuses — Survey of the Day

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:29:31 +0000

While holiday parties are thought to bring on the holiday cheer in employees, a new survey indicates they’d be a lot happier skipping the revelries and pocketing the cash equivalent instead.

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Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:35:33 +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.

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MVREDC Receives Money

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:45:11 +0000

Oneida County, NY (WIBX) - The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council will receive $60.2 million for its Strategic Plan.

The Development Council, made up of six counties, including Oneida and Herkimer, submitted a plan in November identifying 13 projects for state funding

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Frankfort Business Wins $25k Grant

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:00:49 +0000

Frankfort, NY (WIBX) - A Frankfort business owner is $25,000 richer after winning a national grant.

Connie Castellano, owner of Heart and Soul Events, won one of three small business grants in October as part of Intuit's Love A Local Business grant competition

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State Funding Awarded To Herkimer County HealthNet

Jumpin' Zach Flash — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:48:03 +0000

Herkimer County, NY (WIBX) - Grant funding has been awarded to a Herkimer County organization to help people get healthier.

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Police: Man Caught With Bogus Bucks

Townsquare Media — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:32:17 +0000

Clinton, NY (WIBX) - A Deansboro man is charged with trying to pass funny money. Police say 46-year-old John Hughes tried to deposit counterfeit money at the drive-thru window at Access Federal Credit Union in Clinton.

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