Today President Obama is donating the money awarded him through the Nobel Peace Prize to several charity organizations. The monetary award that came with his Nobel Peace Prize totaled $1.4 million. Obama gave $750,000 to six different charities that help college students to pay for school. $250,000 will go to Fisher’s House, which offers housing to families of veterans who were wounded during war and are located in Veteran Administration hospitals. Obama will give $200,000 to the Bush-Clinton Haiti Fund which is working to raise fund to rebuild Haiti following the recent earthqua...

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Economists are saying that in the next few months the United States economy will be supported less by the government’s efforts and will depend more on business investment and exports for growth. They estimate the economy will grow by about 2.75 percent annual rate throughout the next six months. This hopeful rate is somewhat diminished from their previous estimate of 2.9 percent with a 5.9 percent spike during the fourth quarter. These numbers are the median of the estimations of over 50 economists. These economists also predict that unemployment rates will quickly decrease ...

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I have written two previous sections, about what is included in your monthly statement according to new rules enacted by the Credit Card Act of 2009. This next portion that lawmakers have included, I'll admit, is one of my favorites. It is particularly helpful to Credit Card consumers who may be confused about when exactly the companies have to receive their payments so that they, as consumers, can avoid late fees. The third thing Credit Card Companies are now required to put on the monthly statement, billed to consumers, is the date on which you will be charged a late fee if payme...

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