Wall Street jumped into the market today, after the government reported a larger-than-expected rise in orders for big-ticket manufactured goods as indicated the economy is stronger than many investors thought.
Department of Commerce said durable goods orders jumped 1.3 percent in July compared with the previous month, led by a large gain in demand for commercial aircraft. This was well above the .1 increase expected by economists surveyed by Thomson / IFR.
Did you know that approximately 35% of your credit score is based on past debts that are over 30 days late. This means if for some reason you are going to be late on a payment, do not let it slip past 30 days late.
Whatever you don’t don’t be later than 30 days on any type of loan, mortgage, credit card, or bill. This will really help you save your credit score.
Consumers have some not-so-nice things to say about credit-card companies and federal regulators have given them the chance to air their gripes.
In public comments on proposed credit-card rules, consumers complained about “loan sharks,” “crooks,” “leeches” and “usury.” Many said rates seemed to be raised arbitrarily and punitively, adding that they should have a fair amount of time to pay bills
Regulators are looking to complete final credit-card rules this year. Proposals from the Federal Reserve, Office of Thrift Supervision, and National Credit Union Administration would take steps such as:
* Prohibiting a rate increase on an outstanding balance, except under limited circumstances, such as when a minimum payment has not been received within 30 days after the due date
* Prohibiting institutions from applying payments over the minimum in ways that maximize interest charges
* Requiring a reasonable amount of time for consumers to make payments Continue Reading »
The honeymoons are over for a 26-year-old woman who authorities say has at least 10 husbands in Florida.
Eunice Lopez has been charged with bigamy, accused of marrying 10 men between 2002 and 2006 without divorcing any of them, federal immigration authorities said Satuday. The Miami Herald reported Saturday that a records search by the newspaper found 7 additional marriages under the bride’s name and birth date. Continue Reading »
After clocks are turned back this weekend, pedestrians walking during the evening rush hour are nearly three times more likely to be struck and killed by cars than before the time change, two U.S. scientists calculate. Continue Reading »
This Saturday don’t forget to get an extra hour of sleep that you gave up in the Spring. Tired? Here is your chance to catch up!
Tom Glavine pitched a strong 6.1 innings and and drove in a run to solidify his 300th win. This season has Glavine with 10 wins and 6 losses. The 41 year old has continued to be a top pitcher as the years have gone by. Continue Reading »
Barry Bonds swung, took a a few steps then began clapping. Bud Selig on had stood up, but did not clap. He looked almost lost, not happy at all.
No. 755 was an opposite-field drive to left-center field, moving Bonds within one swing of having baseball’s pinnacle of power all to himself. San Diego Padres gave it up with almost all the word rooting against Bonds. the world almost hoping for Bonds to get hurt. He has now tied the record, the next one to claim the record to his own.
Commissioner Bud Selig stood up and put his hands in his pockets while Bonds’ family hugged and high-fived. When Bonds crossed the plate, he lifted his batboy son, Nikolai, and carried him several steps in a tight hug.
source: San Diego News, ESPN
Paris Hilton has listed her Hollywood Hills home for sale.
The 1926 Spanish-style house went on the market on Friday for $4.25 million. Continue Reading »