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Celebrity Birthdays for January 19 – Dolly Parton, Katey Sagal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dolly Parton
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame
Celebrity Birthdays for January 18 – Kevin Costner, Jason Segel and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kevin Costner
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Director and Screenwriter
Known For: Winning two Oscars for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ acclaimed work in other films like ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Bull Durham,’ ‘The Bodyguard,’ ‘Tin Cup’ and ‘The Untouchables,’ and having tomatoes thrown at him after appearing in ‘Waterworld’ and ‘The Postman’
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Celebrity Birthdays for January 17 – Betty White, Muhammad Ali and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Betty White
Age: 90
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Empress of Awesome
Known For: Her iconic TV roles on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and ‘The Golden Girls,’ her current gig on ‘Hot in Cleveland,’ being the only woman to have an Emmy in all female performing comedic categories, and a late-in-life career surge that’s made her one o
Who Were the Big Winners at the Golden Globes?
The 69th annual Golden Globes were awarded Sunday night, with a kinder, gentler Ricky Gervais at the helm.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 14 – LL Cool J, Dave Grohl and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
LL Cool J
Age: 44
Occupation: Rapper and Actor
Known For: Pioneering hip-hop with songs like ‘Mama Said Knock You Out,’ appearing in movies like ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘S.W.A.T.,’ being a regular on TV series ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ and pretty much being one of the hottest guys in the history of ever
Credit Card Debt Soars After Black Friday — Dollars and Sense
Retailers reported robust numbers on Black Friday last year, which surprised some analysts because the economy is still struggling and unemployment is high. But new data from the Federal Reserve shows where much of that money came from: credit cards.
What to Teach Your Kids About Money, and When You Should Do It — Dollars and Sense
A solid education is important for kids. But while you’re busy making sure their reading and math skills are up to par, don’t forget to teach them about money, too — it could keep them from falling into bad habits later on.
What Happens to Unredeemed Gift Cards?
The holidays may be over, but chances are you’ve got a constant reminder: a gift card. Gift cards are always a popular choice for holiday gifts, so you’d think more of them would actually be redeemed — but experts believe at least $2 billion worth of the cards given last year will never see a cash register.
So what happens to all that money?
Gas Prices Could Hit Record High This Year — Dollars and Sense
If it seems like it’s costing more and more to fill up your gas tank, it’s not just your imagination.
On average, a gallon of fuel costs 22 cents more than it did at this time last year. Worse yet, experts think it’ll climb higher still.
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Devil Inside’ Has a Frighteningly Good Debut
Exorcism thriller ‘The Devil Inside‘ had a $34.5 million opening this weekend, strong enough to bump ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol‘ out of first place after two weeks at the top.
A New Generation of Shoppers Is Taking Over the Internet — Dollars and Sense
A new survey finds the number of people who leave the house for a day of shopping are dwindling, replaced instead by a new breed of “net-savvy” shoppers.
This Day in History for January 6 – Nancy Kerrigan Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1838 – Samuel Morse demonstrates his telegraph system for the first time (More info)
1907 – Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome, Italy (More info)