Shauna Wright
How Much Money Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You? — Dollars and Sense
Savvy consumers know having a higher credit score means getting a lower interest rate and paying less over the life of a loan — but how much less?
Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You’re Pregnant?
For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 24 – Jeff Beck, Mick Fleetwood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Beck
Age: 68
Occupation: Guitarist
Known For: Being a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds, founding the Jeff Beck Group, playing with other artists including Mick Jagger, Roger Waters, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and ZZ Top, and being ranked 5th on Rolling Stone’
This Day in History for June 24 – Roswell Report Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1509 – Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England (More info)
1916 – Mary Pickford becomes the first actress to sign a $1 million film contract (More info)
This Day in History for June 23 – The Pill Is Born and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1868 – Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for the typewriter (More info)
1960 – Enovid becomes the first officially-approved oral contraceptive pill in the world (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 23 – Randy Jackson, Frances McDormand and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Randy Jackson
Age: 56
Occupation: Musician, Producer and TV Personality
Known For: Grammy-winning production work with Gladys Knight, production and studio stints with other artists including Mariah Carey and Journey, and a longtime seat on the ‘American Idol’ judging panel, where he wears clothing of questionable taste while calling
Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
Mother and Daughter Arrested for Online Dating Scam That Bilked $1 Million from Women Worldwide [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the pool of online dating, you know it can be fraught with peril. While some concerns mirror those found in the “real world,” others are unique to the digital landscape in which people can claim to be anyone they want.
And that’s how a twisted mother-and-daughter pair managed to scam about $1 million from women all over the world.
Feeling Stressed Out? New Study Reveals Shopping Is a Great Way to Cope
There are lots of ways to relieve stress, and it seems whipping out your wallet is among them — not to pay for a visit to your shrink, but to go shopping.
You May Not Have the Time or Money for a Vacation, But Chances Are Good Your Boss Does
Need another reason to hate your boss? New research shows more than three-quarters of managers will take a summer vacation, while only 65 percent of their underlings will do the same.