Reward cards tempt with perks but carry hidden costs
Reward credit cards offer airline miles discounts and cash rebates, yet analysts warn they can mask debt risk. Experts urge caution whether benefits outweigh higher annual fees and interest, especially for those carrying balances or with weak budgets. The best value comes from disciplined use and comparing low-rate, no-fee options.
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Professional Association of Advisers
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Salem
Summer travel surges as Americans roam far and wide
New York reports a rebound across travel as Americans abandon scrimping years of recession. AAA projects continued strength through Labor Day with Europe, Hawaii, Las Vegas leading the rush. United Airlines tours approach full-year goals while Hawaii trips extend to eight and a half nights. Las Vegas gains 20 percent in bookings, second only to Orlando.
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Construction spending rises 0.6 percent in July across sectors
U S government data show total construction outlays at a 510.5 billion annual rate in July, up from 507.5 billion in June. Residential outlays slipped 1 percent as mortgage rates climbed, while government construction rose 3 percent and nonresidential spending gained 1.2 percent, led by highways, water, and sewer projects.
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Local Stocks Update Mentioned for Saturday Journal World
Local stocks are listed with a dial in number and a note to watch for the full market wrapup in Saturday's Journal-World. The entry cites 9100 stocks and 6730 as references for market figures.
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Midland Elevator and market quotes across states today
The Midland Elevator lists wheat at 3.66, corn 2.21, milo 3.45, and soybeans 5.49 per bushel. Omaha quotations show hogs and cattle movement with weights and prices, plus Kansas and Missouri feedlot activity and spot nonferrous metal quotes with gold at 342.50 and silver at 5.40 per ounce.
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Jobless Claims Rise in Brief Week
The government reported that first time unemployment claims increased by 9,000 to reach the highest level in six weeks. Economists had anticipated a smaller rise and did not expect summer job losses to influence August figures, which come out on Friday.
Quaker Oats to Build Rice Cakes Plant in Columbia
The Quaker Oats Co plans a 105000 square foot manufacturing plant in Columbia Missouri to produce Quaker Rice Cakes employing about 135 people. Groundbreaking occurs this month with production set to begin in May 1995 and total investment of 20 million dollars.
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Networks in play as Time Warner and Disney weigh buyouts
Time Warner pursues NBC Network with talks to General Electric about a 2.5 billion stock and cash deal. Disney reportedly approached CBS about buying CBS, with both sides declining to comment. Several sources note uncertain odds and undated discussions.
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Disney
CBS
QVC Inc
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