Newport Kentucky

Business Lessons From a Bookmaking Front

Don McNay | Posted 04.12.2012

Don McNay

There was one factor that made the dry cleaners a smart business decision. In its back room there was a bookmaking operation and an ongoing card game.

Legalized Loan Sharks

Don McNay | Posted 09.28.2011

Don McNay

"Financial reform" is a boon for people in the payday loan business. When people fall out of the world of traditional banking, they are still going to need bank-like services. Payday lenders will be in position to fill the gap.

Caffeine Insanity A Factor In Wife's Killing, Says Kentucky Man

AP | BRETT BARROUQUERE | Posted 05.25.2011

NEWPORT, Ky. — The lawyer for a Kentucky man accused of strangling his wife argued at trial Monday that excessive caffeine from sodas, energy dr...

Wall Street and Legalized Loan Sharks

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

If there was ever a shining example of why you should Move Your Money from Wall Street, legalized loan sharking is a good one.

On Winning the Lottery, "Sin City" & "Big Money"

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Don McNay has been on a book tour, promoting his book, Son of a Son of a Gambler: Winners, Losers, and What to Do When You Win the Lottery. In a ...

A Teaching Role Model on Teacher Appreciation Week

Don McNay | Posted 11.17.2011

Don McNay

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. One that I was glad to have was Dan Tieman. 34 years later, I still remember his teaching. It made an impact on my life.

Wall Street and Legalized Loan Sharks

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

Gary Rivlan notes in his book, Broke USA, "the working poor have become big business." You wouldn't think that poor people would be a growth market, but businesses make big money off people who live paycheck to paycheck.

What Are We Going to Do About Gambling Addicts?

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

My solution to gambling addiction would be same one that seems to be helping keep track of sexual predators: A national registry. If widely shared, such a list could prevent addicts from any legalized gambling.

Son of a Gambler's Guide to Holiday Books

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Don McNay

It's a lesson to me, the ablers and the beggars and the thieves -The Grateful Dead If you read my book, Son of a Son of a Gambler, you'll know that...