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Dumbest Man on Earth Blows Life Savings Playing Carnival Game

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:35:34 +0000

If you’re going to blow through your life savings, you should at least do so in a way that gains sympathy. Don’t do what Henry Gribbohm did. Instead of breezing through all his money on a risky real estate venture, opening his own business or following the gospel of Bernie Madoff, the 30-year-old man from [...]

Thieves In L.A. Make it Rain! [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:27:17 +0000

Okay this is the funniest thing I have seen in a long time. Now I do take into consideration that this is wrong, and no one should ever rob a bank, or run from the police, but this is some good stuff. In Los Angeles some bank robber made it rain cash! It all went [...]

Who is the Highest Paid TV Actress? [VIDEO]

Dan P. — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:32:03 +0000

Well that would be the lovely and talented Sofia Vergara, according to Forbes magazine, She earned $19 million in the past year. With the Emmy nominations coming out this year, it’s time to take a step back, and see who really deserves all this money and attention. Well I would say Vergara does. My wife [...]

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga + More Are Forbes' Highest Paid Under 30

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:25:18 +0000

Those listmakers at Forbes dropped their rundown of the Highest Paid Celebs Under 30, and it’s dominated by women — and Justin Bieber, who is No. 2 on the list. Joining the Biebs are Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Who got the top spot?

Today is the Last Chance to Win K-Fox Cash!

Dan P. — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:04:50 +0000

Today is the last day for K-Fox Cash cue to calls. Be listening during the 11am and 4pm hour today for the last 2. But the winning doesn't really stop there! We have a chance to win $10,000 in K-Fox C

Still Plenty of Chances Left to Win K-Fox Cash [AUDIO]

Dan P. — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:52:14 +0000

Every weekday in May, we’ve been giving you a chance at K-Fox Cash! Not just a little cash, but 1,000 dollars! All you have to do is listen to know when to call to KFox 95.5 or online here at Kfox95.com. The way to win is being caller 25 when you hear the cue to [...]

Minimum Wage is Wack!

Dan P. — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:18:18 +0000

Working for minimum wage is just crazy unacceptable. It’s not a living wage, and did you know that it’s set by the state? Yes if you lived in New York at minimum wage you would make $7.25 an hour, just like here in Lufkin and the rest of Texas. The cost of living in New [...]

What Can You Get For A Quarter In East Texas?

Dan P. — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:47:07 +0000

My boss found this quarter in the lobby today. I don't know where it came from, but since it was my birthday she gave it to me. That got me to thinking, what can you get for a quarter. I looked and looked, but it seems like I can get a lot of things around town for free, but that won't spend this quarter

The Kiddtucky Derby – Win $500 With Kidd Kraddick In The Morning

Andree Valentine — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:22:45 +0000

Kidd Kraddick in the Morning is giving you a chance to win $500!

Each day pick your horse for the next day’s KiddTucky Derby race. If the horse you picked wins, you’re entered to win a $100 prize in a random drawing and you and your horse move on to the championship race on Friday.

Friends With Benefits Contest With Kidd Kraddick In The Morning

Andree Valentine — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:24:29 +0000

Normally, 'Friends with Benefits' is a term with a certain adult connotation - but in this case, it could make you $1,000 richer!!

Listen to Kidd Kraddick in the Morning weekday mornings at 7:40am CT, when they call out two names. If you hear your name, call the show at 1-800-543-3548 within 10 minutes. Then, Kraddick will call one of the friends you added to your list, and if they can identify who you are because they’re listening to the show, they ALSO win $1,000!

How Much Money Did You Spend On Prom This Year In Texas? [POLL]

Andree Valentine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:38:17 +0000

I went to prom my senior year back in 2005, and I remember paying $60 for my dress, and $40 on gas for my car to get to the venue. My friends and I didn't rent a limo or anything, because we all lived in different cities, and since were part of the Prom Committee, we had to be there early to set up and organize the event. A friend of our family was a hairdresser, so she charged me $15 for an updo, and the cost of my necklace and matching earrings came to $20.

So, my total costs for prom (well, my parents' total costs), came to a whopping.... $135!

Now, can you guess how much parents spend on their child's prom in 2012?

15 Clever Ways to Save Money on Gas

Kathy Landin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:51:46 +0000

Turmoil in the Middle East is nothing new. Gas prices going up is nothing new. What is new is the possibility that we could be looking at prices at the pump lurking in the neighborhood of $5 a gallon by the summer. And that’s painful.

Win $5200 Dollars Today Instantly!

Dan P. — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:13:32 +0000

Today I am doing my show live from 3pm -5pm at Car Mart in Nacogdoches right inside the loop on North Street (HWY 59 North). Last time I was there on a Friday it was quite the party. Bouncy house for the kids, hamburgers, hotdogs, cookies, drinks, and clean pre-owned vehicles! This Friday will [...]

Ohio School Is Paying Students For Showing Up In Class

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:21:22 +0000

Teen truancy is a real problem for a lot of schools, but especially so for the Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati. It only has a 14% graduation rate and has been deemed an “academic emergency” by the state of Ohio.

So the school is trying out a novel approach: it’s paying students to show up and behave themselves.

Like Seize the Deal on Facebook + Win $1,000

Townsquare Media — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:01:02 +0000

Like Seize the Deal on Facebook and enter for a chance to win $1,000! Seize the Deal in Lufkin and Nacogdoches offers daily deals from great local businesses, including restaurants, bars, local services, and more. Like Seize the Deal’s Facebook page and stay up to date on great deals, and between now and March 20th, signing up [...]

Miley Cyrus Drops $50k to Lose Weight

Jessica Sager — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:09:14 +0000

Miley Cyrus has always had a body lots of girls would kill for. When she stepped out at the People’s Choice Awards looking extra svelte (seriously, look at that tiny waist!), the world wondered how she did it. Here’s a hint: It wasn’t cheap!

Obesity Isn't Just Bad for Your Body, It's Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:11:33 +0000

The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women. How much less? George Washington University researchers found that in 2004, overall average annual incomes were about $9,000 less for obese women and almost $5,000 less for obese men compared with [...]

The Hottest Holiday Gift? Reindeer Rentals! [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:08 +0000

A husband and wife couple in the U.K. have found a unique way to make a buck off Christmas — by renting live reindeer for public appearances. Wonder what Santa thinks about this? Martin and Angie Flint run a company called Real Reindeer that specializes in renting the animals for anything from small parties to [...]

Kobe Bryant Could Be Out $200 Million After His Wife, Vanessa, Files for Divorce

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:38:17 +0000

Basketball star Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, steadfastly stood by his side during the 2003 scandal in which he was accused of raping a 19-year-old Colorado resort employee.

But now, after what inside sources say is a long history of infidelity during their 10-year marriage, Vanessa has had enough, and on Friday she filed for divorce.

Can 'Paranormal Activity' and 'Saw' Mess With Your Finances?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:16:25 +0000

While watching horror movies might seem like harmless fun, it could end up costing you more than the price of a ticket or a rental, say researchers.

A study to come out of the University of California, Berkeley found that scary movies can affect our financial decisions. Participants were split into two groups, one given horror films to watch and the other historical documentaries. Afterward, both groups participated in stock market simulations.