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Here's How To Whiten Your Teeth At Home [VIDEO]

Josh — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:19:29 +0000

Are your teeth looking more on the yellow side than the white side? Do you smoke, drink lots of coffee or wine and abuse the only set of teeth you have? Have you tried white strips or even had a dentist actually whiten your teeth? Well, if you did and you want to stop shelling out [...]

The New $100 Bill + The Hidden Meaning Within It [VIDEO]

Josh — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:03:27 +0000

This fall, the Federal Reserve will be releasing a new $100 bill. The new bills will be more colorful, more secure and harder to replicate. Some of the new changes include a hologram-type 3D security ribbon. It will have bell icons that turn into 100s when you tilt/move the bill. Another cool change is that [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Finally Get That Raise

Kathy Landin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:55:37 +0000

We’ve been going through a pretty rough economy these last few years, but you’ve been working hard, so why not ask for that raise? It may or may not work, but if you do decide to ask (and you should), you should be prepared to ask for it in the right way. If you’ve been pulling [...]

The 2013 Tax Deadline Is Tonight!

Josh — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:41:36 +0000

Did you take care of your taxes yet?? Hopefully you did. Otherwise you will be one of the millions scrambling to get their taxes in by tonight’s deadline. Your 2013 tax returns must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. or have been filed electronically by that time today (April 15). If you have no chance [...]

What Would You Do With An Extra $1,000? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:09:39 +0000

We can all use some extra cash. Kids need stuff, car needs to be fixed, dishwasher could be replaced. But let’s think long and hard about this… If it actually happened:

If You Got A Christmas Bonus, Here's What You Would Do With It…

Rob Banks — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:10:48 +0000

I think that everybody should get a Chrsitmas bonus. (Hopefully, my boss will read this.) So, last I told you what I would do with my Christmas bonus, if I got one. We turned to our JOY listeners to see what YOU would do with it… [button href="http://961joyfm.com/5-things-i-would-do-with-my-christmas-bonus-if-i-got-one/" title="What Rob Would Do With His Christmas [...]

5 Things I Would Do With My Christmas Bonus (If I Got One)

Rob Banks — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:04:46 +0000

There’s a lot of things I would do with a Christmas bonus if I got one. But, I don’t think that the things that I would do with the money are the things I SHOULD do with the money. Saving is always a thought but, never seems to find itself become a reality…whoops. [...]

Would You Ever Buy This? I Wouldn't

Rob Banks — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:45:39 +0000

I would much rather go to Timmy Ho’s for a coffee rather than Starbucks. That’s because my wallet really much rather looks the average, working man rather than Justin Bieber’s. At $7 a drink, no thanks. But, to make things interesting you can buy a gift card for $50…..THEN load it with money. So, if [...]

What's Your "GO AWAY" Number?

Laura Daniels — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:38:23 +0000

With the Powerball jackpot growing exponentially ($425 million at press time), we can all start to dream a bit. "What would you do if you won the lottery?" seems to be such a cliche question. So this morning I asked:

"What is your GO AWAY number?" That's the minimum dollar amount you would take to quit your job and start livin' like

Tips on How to Avoid Going Broke This Holiday Season — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:38:07 +0000

The season of giving could lead to a year of financial distress, as a recent survey indicates that holiday generosity is making more Americans bro-ho-ho-ho-ke by the beginning of the new year. According to Bankrate.com, nearly 20 percent of holiday shoppers with a reported income of over $75,000 claim their holiday cheer significantly went beyond what [...]

Could Gas Prices Fall Below $3 This Holiday Season? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:04:59 +0000

The chances of gas prices falling below the $3 mark anytime in the near future might seem unlikely, but analysts say that it could come close. Fuel costs, already dropping, are expected to continue to do so for the rest of the year. Certain parts of the country have recently experienced as much as a [...]

What Would JOY Listeners Do With the Powerball Jackpot

Rob Banks — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:59:55 +0000

You always get some serion, real and funny answers when you ask people what the dream up if they had all the money in the world. The Powerball Jackpot last night only had one winning ticket, in Iowa that was worth 202 million buckeroos. That is some serious dough. This is what JOY listeners had to say....

Who Should Pay for a Wedding? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:32:10 +0000

Tradition dictates that a bride’s parents pay for a wedding. But is that still the norm as nuptials become more and more costly and people are getting married at older and older ages? According to a new poll of 2,031 adults by John Lewis Insurance it is not. Fifty-two percent of the survey respondents said that they [...]

How Do You Win $100 or $1000 At Work?

Brian Russel — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:41:44 +0000

So you’ve been hearing other people’s names on 96.1 Joy-FM at 9am, 1pm and 4pm. The Workday Payday pays out $100 each day and $1,000 on Thursdays. So how do you join all of your fellow Joy-FM listeners in the winning? Make sure you are signed up. Maybe you can get your coworkers to [...]

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

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:09:15 +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.

Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:30:33 +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.

And A Tip Of The Hat Goes To (A Holiday Tipping Guide)

Pete Hausmann — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:36:18 +0000

The holiday season is traditionally the time we choose to thank the people who watch our kids, cut and style our hair, clean up our homes, teach -- you get the drift. In these tough economic times it’s important to remember that holiday tipping is truly about saying thank you. With a little creativity you can take care of everyone on your list while staying within your budget.

How Much Is Love And Happiness Worth To You?

Pete Hausmann — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:41:32 +0000

You don’t have to be rich to be happy. Just upper middle class according to research scientists who specialize in this sort of stuff. I gleaned some interesting info from the Gallup Management Journal. Dr. Angus Deaton and Dr. Daniel Kahneman looked for happiness in numbers. To be specific, they analyzed responses to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index (GHWBI), [...]

The Top Five Ways Americans Waste Money

chuck.stevens — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:44:15 +0000

I recently ran across a report from msn money that talked about the top five ways Americans waste money! Some of these I've figured out over the years, some are like light bulbs that come on in your head!

Kim Kardashian Loses $75,000 Earring [Video]

chuck.stevens — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:08:56 +0000

I am the first to admit I don’t get the appeal of Reality TV. It’s on a lot in my house and I will occasionally watch “Hoarders” on TLC. But I have never watched “Keeping up with the Kardashians”. There’s just something about people that really don’t do anything for a living having a national [...]