In an uncertain economy, more Americans are paying down their plastic. The credit reporting agency TransUnion says the average amount consumers owe on their credit cards has dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years. More card holders are also making payments on time. The report says the typical credit card holder carries a balance of just under $5,000. Source Link
Amid fears that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill would kill tourism in Florida, there’s news that the number of visitors to the Sunshine State actually increased in the first few months after the offshore disaster. But tourism officials say the modest jump over last year’s numbers would have been much bigger if not for concerns about how the oil spill might impact Florida beaches. Source Link
After iPods, iPhones, and iPads, should we get ready to add another “I” to the list of gadgets from Apple? Media reports say the company will introduce “iTV” next month. The set-top box, rumored to sell for $99, would stream video from Apple’s iTunes Store to your television, and reportedly will offer commerical-free rentals of network TV episodes starting at 99-cents. Source Link
