Shauna Wright
![Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/creditcards1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense
Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.
But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.
![By 2016, There Will Be an Astonishing 2.5 Internet Connections for Everyone on Earth](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/wifi.jpg?w=980&q=75)
By 2016, There Will Be an Astonishing 2.5 Internet Connections for Everyone on Earth
Thanks to the boom in handheld devices like tablets and smartphones, a new survey from Cisco Systems finds that by 2016, there will be almost 19 billion business and consumer internet connections — or 2.5 such connections for every person on earth.
![Celebrity Birthdays for May 31 – Clint Eastwood, Brooke Shields and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/may31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 31 – Clint Eastwood, Brooke Shields and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Clint Eastwood
Age: 82
Occupation: Actor, Director and Producer
Known For: Starring in the ‘Dirty Harry’ film series, winning Oscars for directing and producing ‘Unforgiven’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ being the acclaimed director of other movies including ‘Mystic River,’ ‘Letters from Iwo Jima’ and ‘Changeling,’ and probably never fin
![This Day in History for May 31 – Big Ben Begins Operating and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/big-ben.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for May 31 – Big Ben Begins Operating and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – Big Ben goes into operation in London (More info)
1879 – New York City’s Gilmore’s Garden is renamed Madison Square Garden (More info)
![How Many of Us Work From Home?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/home-office.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Many of Us Work From Home?
If you work at home, you’re part of a growing number of employees who do so. In fact, according to a new report, twice as many people telecommute now than just 10 years ago.
![‘Gimme a Gift Card or I’ll Blast Your Restaurant on Yelp’ — Customer Tries New Wave Extortion [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/yelp.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Gimme a Gift Card or I’ll Blast Your Restaurant on Yelp’ — Customer Tries New Wave Extortion [VIDEO]
Review sites like Yelp can often help consumers choose a good restaurant and avoid a bad one. But what if the customer comments left there aren’t entirely honest — or have an ulterior motive behind them?
![Walmart Rolls Out Smaller ‘Express’ Stores — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/walmart-express.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Walmart Rolls Out Smaller ‘Express’ Stores — Dollars and Sense
Because Walmart doesn’t yet blanket enough of the US (and beyond), the retailer is now rolling out smaller versions of itself called Walmart Express stores. And they already seem quite profitable.
![This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/lincoln-memorial.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info)
1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for May 30 – Wynonna Judd, Cee Lo Green and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/may30.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 30 – Wynonna Judd, Cee Lo Green and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Wynonna Judd
Age: 48
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Racking up 17 chart-topping country hits along with her mother Naomi as The Judds, solo hits including ‘She Is His Only Need,’ ‘I Saw the Light’ and ‘No One Else on Earth,’ and being the half-sister of actress Ashley Judd
![Would You Pay More for a Flight with Bigger Seats?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/05/plane-seats.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Would You Pay More for a Flight with Bigger Seats?
Pretty much everyone knows by now that the US has a real obesity problem — even aircraft manufacturers like Airbus. In response, the company is now offering airlines the option to equip its new planes with extra-wide seats.