October 18, 2011

Cell phone users will soon be getting get a heads-up before they head over their monthly limit for calls, text messages and data usage. America’s cell phone companies have announced a plan to alert customers as they approach their limits. Millions of Americans have experienced cell phone “bill shock” with additional charges from usage that’s priced much higher when it’s over the plan limit. Source Link
 

The Beatles classic might have had it right -- money can’t buy me love. A new study of married couples found those who say money isn’t important to them scored up to 15 percent better for marriage stability and relationship quality. For the one out of five couples in which both partners admitted a strong love of money, finances were often a bigger source of conflict. Source Link
 

From canned comedy stars to flamboyant singers and upset avians, this year’s hottest Halloween costumes have a current pop culture theme. The costume retailer Spirit Halloween says the Charlie Sheen mask and the Lady Gaga outfit are popular choices for adults. For kids, expect to see lots of Angry Birds at the door begging for candy come October 31st. Source Link