today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today … “7 year car loans are b/s.  All about the monthly payment. Can 30 year car loans be too far behind?” – Comment following this Wall Street Journal article, “Surge in Subprime Auto Lending Draws Attention.”

• US household income is up, though “… the rise in total U.S. net worth has primarily benefited wealthier families.” –bizTiMES

• “The average U.S. household with debt carries $15,355 in credit card debt and $129,579 in total debt.” – Nerdwallet

• This from a post at the “You know you’re from Columbia, PA if” facebook page | “Fundraising event to benefit local student with special screening of Concussion at Penn Cinema Lancaster, Pa. On January 21, the Lancaster community will gather to support a young athlete in high school who suffers from POTS, through fundraising efforts while watching Columbia native, Travis Proctor, shine in the movie, Concussion.”

• Ch-ch-ch-changes | David Bowie dies – USA Today