Jon C. Ogg 24/7 Wall Street Published 9:15 AM EDT Mar 27, 2019 It has become undeniable that winning the lottery is the new version of the American Dream. The odds of winning might be worse than being struck by lightning on a sunny day (that is, over one in 292 million) for the grand prize), but it’s easy to see why so many people clamor each week to buy lottery tickets. It's instant and vast wealth, with no skills and effort needed. Now the Powerball lottery drawing for Wednesday, March 27, 2019 (tonight), has reached an estimated $750 million. That might translate to just a cash value of $465.5 million for the lump sum payment, but this is still easily considered multi-generational and empire-building wealth. No lotto ticket buyers hit all six winning numbers in last Saturday night's Powerball drawing. Because of that, this is the fourth largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. That is more than enough to make anyone join the class of the filthy rich. Powerball jackpot: … [Read more...] about Powerball lottery jackpot at $750M: 12 things not to do if you win
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What people really think about Universal Credit
Universal Credit staff say that the system is working just fine, but many are disputing the claims. Dedicated DWP staff from Plymouth's Exeter Street Jobcentre Plus opened its doors to Plymouth Live, with an access to all areas tour and honest interviews. These hardworking staff said they go above and beyond to help claimants and claim the system is working for the majority of the 12,500 people on Universal Credit in the city. The interview came after numerous stories about the negative impact Universal Credit has on claimants, from late payments, to not having enough money to buy food. Staff say that only the people who have something bad to say will go to the press and most of the time, there are reasons why they have had a problem with the system. They also believe that many people are "terrified" to sign up for the six-in-one benefit payment, because of all the bad press it gets. There was only one comment on the Plymouth Live Facebook page which agreed with staff that … [Read more...] about What people really think about Universal Credit
Credit score repair scam: Not all companies are legitimate
Christy Bieber The Motley Fool Published 6:00 AM EDT Mar 11, 2019 Having good credit is really important, so it can be really frustrating when your credit score is lower than you’d like. So frustrating, in fact, that turning to a credit repair company may seem like a great idea. Credit repair companies typically make you lots of promises that sound really appealing. You can pay just a small fee, they’ll say, and you’ll get a brand new credit identity or will be able to make negatives on your credit report disappear. The only problem is, most of these promises are nothing more than empty words. Many companies will just take your money and do nothing for you or, worse, will encourage you to engage in high-risk behavior such as committing fraud by lying on loan applications. What's a good number?: Why you can stop worrying about having a perfect credit score Credit card debt: These states have the highest average balance To make sure you don’t fall … [Read more...] about Credit score repair scam: Not all companies are legitimate
Reported 280 years ago (March 1739): Ship sights strange object far to the west of Donegal
From the Belfast News Letter of February 23 1738 — March 6 1739 in the modern calendar. The new year did not begin until late March, and so December, January and February were all part of the same year: Extract of a Letter from Capt. Falconer, of the Mary, bound from Seville to Bergen.THAT on the 22nd of July, about Ten in the Morning, being fine fair Weather, I saw under our Lee Chestree somewhat like a Rock about 20 Yards distant, and as there was but little Wind we had much ado to weather it, which however we did, brought to the Ship, hoisted out our Boat, and I went with some Hands, and with the deep Sea Lead sounded round it; had within three Yards of the Top of it 35 and 40 Feet; about 30 Yards from it no Ground on 120 Fathom: It is not above three Feet broad on the Top, and but two Feet above Water; it being almost calm I could see it five or six Feet under Water, appearing in form like a Pyramid, compleatly round and smooth, in no ways ragged. At noon the same Day I had … [Read more...] about Reported 280 years ago (March 1739): Ship sights strange object far to the west of Donegal
Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on February 3, 2019
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: President Donald Trump (read more) (read more) James Brown, CBS News special correspondent (watch) Jason Gay, Dana Jacobson, and Jarrett Bell (watch) Click here to browse more full transcripts of "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: It's Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd. I'm Margaret Brennan. And this is FACE THE NATION from Atlanta, Georgia, site of Super Bowl LIII. As the country turns its attention to an annual American tradition, we'll kickoff Super Bowl Sunday with an interview with President Trump. In a wide-ranging discussion, we talked about ongoing negotiations with Congress over funding his wall and last month's shutdown. You had quite the showdown with Speaker Pelosi. What did you learn about negotiating with her? PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Well, I think that she was very rigid. MARGARET BRENNAN: The President split with his own intelligence team over the dangerous pose by withdrawing from Syria and … [Read more...] about Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on February 3, 2019