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?
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)
Kristen Stewart Is Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Actress
Those of us who’ve grown tired of seeing Kristen Stewart‘s mopey mug on the big screen seem to be in the minority. In fact, the 22-year-old star of the ‘Twilight‘ franchise is apparently so popular with the masses that she’s just topped Forbes list of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.
This Day in History for June 20 – First Commercial Telephone Service and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1837 – Queen Victoria ascends to the British throne (More info)
1840 – Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 20 – John Goodman, Nicole Kidman and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Goodman
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Scene-stealing turns in the films ‘Raising Arizona,’ ‘The Big Lebowski’ and ‘O Brother Where Art Thou?,’ and a nine-year stint playing patriarch Dan Conner on the TV series ‘Roseanne’
Celebrity Birthdays for June 19 – Phylicia Rashad, Paula Abdul and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phylicia Rashad
Age: 64
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her role as no-nonsense Clair Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ being the first African-American actress to win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ and her former marriage to retired football star Ahmad Rashad
Paula Abdul
Age: 50
This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)
1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)
This Day in History for June 18 – Battle of Waterloo and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1812 – The War of 1812 begins when the US Congress declares war on the United Kingdom (More info)
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated in the Battle of Waterloo, forcing him to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time (More info)
This Day in History for June 17 – Lady Liberty Arrives and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor (More info)
1928 – Amelia Earhart embarks on the first trans-Atlantic flight by a woman (More info)
How Can You See Movies for Just $1 This Summer? — Dollars and Sense
If you love going to the movies but are on a limited budget, this will give you cause for celebration: hundreds of theaters across the US will be selling tickets to selected movies and showings for just $1 this summer.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 6 – Sandra Bernhard, Paul Giamatti and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sandra Bernhard
Age: 57
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Comedian
Known For: Her stand-up routines in which she critiques celebrity culture and political figures, several albums combining music and comedy, her close friendship with Madonna, and appearing in movies like ‘Zoolander’ and on TV shows including ‘Roseanne’ and ‘The L Word’
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Celebrity Birthdays for June 4 – Angelina Jolie, Russell Brand and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Angelina Jolie
Age: 37
Occupation: Actress, Humanitarian and Alleged Husband-Stealer
Known For: Her Oscar-winning performance in ‘Girl, Interrupted,’ starring in the ‘Lara Croft’ film franchise, her work with various humanitarian causes, being actor Jon Voight’s daughter, her long relationship with Brad Pitt, and collecting kids like