A new Bankrate survey shows that many Americans are missing out on credit card rewards. Senior Analyst Ted Rossman says people should opt for a cash back reward card to keep it simple.
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Cash back is the favorite feature for the majority of cardholders, particularly among older and middle-income earners. Travel rewards appeal more to high-income groups but require more effort to maximize.
If you haven’t started shopping for Christmas yet, you’d better get a move on it. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says if you’re looking for a good deal on hot items, not only would you be less likely to find a good deal, you might be less likely to find the item in stock at all.
Other items may see some modest price drops but more significant decreases once Santa Claus has left town.
Bob Marlin is no longer the head coach of the Cajuns men’s basketball team. Jeff Palermo reports on why Marlin was fired during the middle of the season…
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The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana is forecasting the state to turn a deficit into a surplus for the next fiscal year.
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PAR President Steven Procopio says that’s due to the changes in the tax code, particularly the increase in the state sales tax.