Links 5/4/12

Commentary on current economic and financial news.

214 New Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2012

More than 200 new laws, covering everything from local library boards to murder, will take effect Jan. 1.

No sympathy for the creative class

They’re pampered, privileged, indulged – part of the “cultural elite.” They spend all their time smoking pot and sipping absinthe. To use a term that’s acquired currency lately, they’re entitled . And they’re not – after all – real Americans. This what we hear about artists, architects, musicians, writers and others like them. And it’s part of the reason the struggles of the creative class in ...

How to learn about your credit score and improve it - Fort Worth Star Telegram

How to learn about your credit score and improve it Fort Worth Star Telegram Don't max out or come close to maxing out credit cards or revolving credit accounts. For higher scores, keep your balance under 25 percent of the limit. Pay down debt instead of moving it around. Don't open a lot of new accounts at once. and more »

NTC Texas Announces Superior Payments for QuickBooks Improving Payment ... - Houston Chronicle

NTC Texas Announces Superior Payments for QuickBooks Improving Payment ... Houston Chronicle NTC Texas, a payment processor representing Elavon Global Acquiring Solutions throughout the United States today unveiled Superior Payments for QuickBooks, enabling credit cards, ACH (automated clearing house), EFT, (electronic funds transfer) and ... and more »