May, 2010

While stock market plummets, consumer confidence index climbs

Consumer confidence and the stock market took markedly different paths Tuesday. The Consumer Confidence index exceeded expectations as it rose to new levels. The stock market, on the other hand, dived below 10,000 Thursday afternoon as investors cowered in fear of the European debt crisis and escalating hostilities between North and South Korea. The Consumer Confidence ...

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May 18 2010 Marks 30 Years Given that Mt St Helens Eruption

Mt St Helens, a volcano in Washington State, had a huge eruption on May 18, 1980. The damages were over a billion dollars, and 57 people lost their lives. While it was not the worst volcanic eruption on record, it still was a shock. More than a couple of installment loans went into cleaning up, ...

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Plains States Hit By Tornado Touchdowns

On Monday, May 10, more than 40 tornadoes touched down across Kansas and Oklahoma. Five individuals were killed and dozens injured as hailstones nearing baseball size fell from the sky. Power was knocked out for thousands. Damage so far appears to be minimal, considering the power of the storms. Multiple tornadoes, unleashed by a single ...

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Pros And Cons Of The Prepaid Rush Card

Rush Card is one of the many pre-paid credit card options accessible. If you cannot or do not want to get a regular credit card, Rush card has features that may make it useful. Before you apply for the Rush Card, it is very essential to know about the high costs of the system, as ...

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