Anonymous donors clear Kmart layaway accounts nationwide
Across Kmart stores donors secretly pay off layaway orders for families unable to complete Christmas purchases. A Indianapolis donor, in memory of her late husband Ben, paid many balances and gave $50 bills to shoppers, inspiring stories of relief for Nebraska, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, and Montana customers. She asked to be remembered as Ben’s widow while stores reported similar acts of kindness aiding Toy and clothing orders.
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First-time unemployment claims reach multi-year low
Washington reports first-time unemployment benefits at 366,000, the lowest in 3 1/2 years, signaling improving hiring trends. Analysts caution that 8.6 percent jobless rate hinges on stronger demand and global risks, including Europe’s debt crisis. The report notes continued job growth through late year and rising hiring plans among small businesses and private surveys.
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