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If I Had 540 Million Dollars…

How am I supposed to win the world’s largest lottery jackpot if y’all keep buying tickets? Stop buying tickets. No, I don’t typically channel Paula Deen on a daily basis, and no, I don’t think I have a chance in you know what of winning $540 million. So why am I headed to the store later today to purchase five more Mega Millions tickets? Like the rest of you, I like to dream big. You don’t have to be a math whiz to know the more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning. Currently, the odds of walking … Continue reading →

The Strike that Killed Twinkies

I woke up this morning in a good mood. I had been fighting off allergies or a cold, but I slept well last night. I happily came into work, looking forward to the weekend, the short workweek, and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Then, the unimaginable happened. I logged into Facebook and saw that Hostess is shutting down. In case you aren’t aware, Hostess Brands, Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of bakery goods in the U.S. They are the makers of Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs, Nature’s Pride (I love that bread!), Ho Ho’s, Sno Balls (which I never liked – … Continue reading →

Making Money by Marrying

No, this post does not feature tips on dowries; rather, it will hopefully help debunk myths that many people have regarding monetary wedding gifts. Some individuals staunchly believe that it is tacky or lazy to give newlyweds cash in lieu of an item listed on their wedding gift registry. According to wedding etiquette experts, cash is actually a very practical wedding present, in more ways than one. For starters, unless it is culturally acceptable, most couples can’t get away with requesting guests give cash-only as a wedding gift, so by taking the initiative to present money as a gift you … Continue reading →

Wedding Cash

In a previous post, I discussed the benefits of gifting newlyweds with cold, hard cash. Regardless of one’s financial status, geography, age, gender or creed, you really can’t go wrong giving money as a wedding gift. However, there are some ways that are better than others to present your cash gift. For example, unless you are very close to the couple and are known for being a prankster, it is not recommended to place a wad of cash in a gigantic box filled with tissue paper. While it may be funny watching the recipient tear through a mound of tissue … Continue reading →

Cash is King

In the world of wedding gifts, cash is king. A new study reveals that cold, hard cash is the ultimate wedding present, and not just for the recipient. People giving money to a newlywed couple don’t have to worry about including a gift receipt. In addition, they don’t have to be concerned about it being the wrong color, size or worry about whether it will match the bride and groom’s style. Still, there are some challenges that come with gifting money as a wedding gift. At the top of the list is amount. There is a myth that a magic … Continue reading →

Mega-Losers

(Money I didn’t win!) So, uh, yeah, I didn’t win Mega Millions. How could this happen? I already spent the money! The winning numbers in Friday night’s drawing were 02-04-23-38-46, and the Mega Ball was 23. I think one of my tickets is worth 10 bucks, so I’m not a total loser. Which is more than I can say for the 53 bazillion others who shelled out at least a buck trying to score the world record-breaking $640 million jackpot. According to USA Today, Americans spent nearly $1.5 billion for a chance to strike it rich playing Mega Millions last … Continue reading →