Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:41:00 GMT
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:04 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:04:58 GMT
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:56:00 GMT
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:01:02 GMT
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution.
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution or even set up a budget.
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It was 20 years ago this week when the first text message was ever sent and our thumbs have not been the same since. Texting has significantly changed our world, but the text message is still just 160 characters despite our smart phones now having the ability to merge them into a continuous conversation.
Gossip, vital information, and entertainment have all been sent using the Short Service Message or SMS.
The first text message was sent on December 3, 1992. It was a simple holiday greeting from engineer Neil Papworth to a colleague at a Christmas party. Papworth admits, he didn't think texting would amount to anything.
It did and by 1998, the texting craze was in full force, causing a cultural and social revolution for better or worse. GOOD DAY HOT TOPIC: WHAT DO YOU LOVE OR HATE ABOUT TEXTING? Post your comments on our FOX 5 Atlanta Facebook page, or tweet us @GoodDayAtlanta. We'll read some of your comments during the 9 a.m. hour of Good Day on Monday!
Text messaging has replaced many of the face-to-face conversations we used to have. More than seven trillion text messages are sent each year. That is roughly 200,000 texts sent each second. To put it into perspective, the average 12 to 15 year old sends about 193 texts a week.
Texting has caused the downfall of celebrities, politicians, and athletes. But don't despair; our society has learned to express ourselves in fewer words and sometimes without using any words. :)
And speaking of words or lack thereof, there are whole dictionaries devoted to text lingo like OMG, LOL, and BFF.
Here's the favorite part for FOX 5's Doug Evans, the auto correct feature. It was developed to make your life easier and to lend a hand by making you a world-class speller, but it also has given rise to many fails. Websites devoted to such involuntary miscommunications that have met with hilarious ends.
For some examples of such auto correct fails, watch the video above.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
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