On this episode, Jim discusses turning 50 and the surprise party that his wife and friends threw for him. Jim also shares what happened on his latest Amtrak train trip, and how a Burger King customer accidentally received $2,600 instead of the crispy chicken sandwich they ordered in the drive-thru. The latest on the Profitable Sunrise scam, Nancy Jo Frazer, and what the state of Ohio did to finally shut down their scam charity that targeted Christians.

TV writer Gregg McBride joins Jim Paris Live to discuss his new book, Weightless. Gregg shares his weight loss journey, from growing up as a fat kid to reaching an adult weight of more than 450 pounds. What he did to lose more than 250 pounds, and how he kept it off. In the interview he shares how being overweight took a personal and emotional toll on him. Gregg offers practical advice on how to learn to eat less and consequently lose weight. This is not a fad diet, eat many of the foods you eat now - just eat less.

Jamie Barnett, President of The International Cruise Victims Association, joins Jim to discuss the death of her own daughter on a cruise ship. Ashley Barnett mysteriously died on a three day Carnival Cruise. Her mother Jamie warns of unknown risks on cruise ships, including stories of rapes, murders, and missing persons. What are your rights when you are on a cruise ship? What legal jurisdiction has authority? If you have a medical emergency will you have access to a qualified doctor? What are the risks of leaving your kids in the care of cruise line employees? How can we change the laws so that passengers will be more protected and require cruise lines to make criminal statistics publicly available.  

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In this episode, Jim discusses his move from an AT&T contract cell phone plan to a Virgin Wireless prepaid plan. Why he switched and how much money he will save.  The low price of gas has given lawmakers the idea that they can raise fuel taxes. A gallon of gas already includes about 50 cents in taxes. Jim is outraged that there is now talk about increasing fuel taxes beyond current levels. 

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In this episode, Jim discusses his move from an AT&T contract cell phone plan to a Virgin Wireless prepaid plan. Why he switched and how much money he will save.  The low price of gas has given lawmakers the idea that they can raise fuel taxes. A gallon of gas already includes about 50 cents in taxes. Jim is outraged that there is now talk about increasing fuel taxes beyond current levels.

Jamie Barnett, President of The International Cruise Victims Association, joins Jim to discuss the death of her own daughter on a cruise ship. Ashley Barnett mysteriously died on a three day Carnival Cruise. Her mother Jamie warns of unknown risks on cruise ships, including stories of rapes, murders, and missing persons. What are your rights when you are on a cruise ship? What legal jurisdiction has authority? If you have a medical emergency will you have access to a qualified doctor? What are the risks of leaving your kids in the care of cruise line employees? How can we change the laws so that passengers will be more protected and require cruise lines to make criminal statistics publicly available.

Student loan expert Jan Miller joins Jim Paris for a discussion on student loan forgiveness, student loan refinancing, student loan consolidation, and resolving a student loan default. If you have a student loan you don't want to miss this episode. Numerous strategies on how to lower payments and much more.

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A prominent New York attorney is alleging that Joel Osteen is using his non-profit ministry to promote his for profit books. The upshot of the allegation is that book royalties are paid to Osteen personally, while his 'ministry' foots the bill for his TV broadcasts. According to media reports, Osteen stopped taking his $200,000 salary as pastor of his Houston mega church in 2005. Although this may appear magnanimous on the surface, Osteen is clearly the beneficiary of millions in free advertising through the TV broadcast funded with church dollars. Who knew (according to media reports) that Osteen's reported net worth is now $40 million dollars? Or that he lives in a $10.5 million dollar estate? (six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three elevators, five fireplaces, a guest house and pool house).

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A prominent New York attorney is alleging that Joel Osteen is using his non-profit ministry to promote his for profit books. The upshot of the allegation is that book royalties are paid to Osteen personally, while his 'ministry' foots the bill for his TV broadcasts. According to media reports, Osteen stopped taking his $200,000 salary as pastor of his Houston mega church in 2005. Although this may appear magnanimous on the surface, Osteen is clearly the beneficiary of millions in free advertising through the TV broadcast funded with church dollars. Who knew (according to media reports) that Osteen's reported net worth is now $40 million dollars? Or that he lives in a $10.5 million dollar estate? (six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three elevators, five fireplaces, a guest house and pool house).

Student loan expert Jan Miller joins Jim Paris for a discussion on student loan forgiveness, student loan refinancing, student loan consolidation, and resolving a student loan default. If you have a student loan you don't want to miss this episode. Numerous strategies on how to lower payments and much more.