To Help Build Business, More Companies are Offering Freebies.
This advice came to WHN from a reader who watched the TODAY Show on April 28th. If you have never considered searching for free items offered by retailers via the Internet, this might be a great time to check out TODAY’s recommended websites.
Dear WhatHappensNow,
After being laid off, I admit my family became more creative about our [...]
Talk to Your Kids about ‘Sexting’, a Dangerous Trend.
One concerned mother wrote to us about ’sexting’ a dangerous trend among teens and pre-teens. If you have kids, she recommends that this is a trend you need to understand and discuss with your children.
Hello WhatHappensNow -
My husband and I have two boys, 16 and 18. When I heard about ’sexting’, I was shocked. The [...]
Changing Purses Ladies? Take a Picture.
I was reading a favorite blog, Luxist, when I came across their Handbag of the Day, the Lanvin Reporter Bag, pictured here. It reminded me of when we were writing about purse theft….
Usually when an outfit changes (or a mood…..) women change purses, and often there is sorting, filing and throwing of contents.
We were asking [...]
Tying the Knot? Check Out These Money-Saving Ideas.
WHN heard from people planning to shave some expenses off their weddings in very creative ways. If you are planning a wedding, maybe some of these ideas will work for you. It will be the wedding of your dreams, but it won’t make as large a dent in your bank account.
These smart ideas came to us [...]
The Fire Danger is Rising - Be Smart and Stay Safe!
In some parts of the U.S., it might have seemed like winter would never end in 2009. When it did, floods in places like Fargo, ND made national news. The focus on flooding may have taken our focus away from another real danger - wildfires.
Citizens of Shakopee, MN got a huge reminder that a small [...]
What Happens to Child Support When an Ex is Laid Off?
There are hundreds of thousands of newly-unemployed people in the U.S. We asked family law attorneys in several states for their advice, both for the ex who pays and the ex who receives child support.
Many of the attorneys recommended that the unemployed person contact the attorney involved in establishing child support immediately. (Note: The [...]
Be Ready for the Switch to Digital Television.
By June 12, 2009, you will have to install a converter box if your television is currently analog and uses an antenna for reception. Complete details can be found at http://www.dtv.gov but we have compiled some frequently asked questions and answers directly from the site to get you started. For information about the type of [...]
Sooner Keep the Money ….
Oklahoma Sooners basketball star Courtney Paris said that if her team lost in the NCAA playoffs, she’d pay her $64,000 scholarship back to the school.
Good to her word, she’s going to pay it back (though she needs a job first…). However, ESPN is reporting that the school’s athletic director, Joe Castiglione isn’t going to hold [...]
Homeowners Beware: Work Directly with Your Mortgage Lender.
A reader picked up a warning on CBS Morning News and wants to share it with all WHN readers.
Hello WHN.
CBS reports that there are nine million homeowners who are behind in their payments and/or are facing foreclosure.
Unfortunately, some of these individuals are falling for refinancing scams and are losing everything from money to the title [...]
Job Scams Continue to Thrive.
Hello - I have written to WHN about job scams, but it’s time for an update.
The major news organizations are reporting that the number and sophistication of job scams continues to increase. Too many of us are becoming more desperate to find work and the scammers are taking advantage of the situation.
Their tactics usually involve [...]