Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 210,665	$ 129,534
Investments	93,409	85,861
Accounts Receivable (net of allowances of $6,628 in 2013 and $6,001 in 2012)	58,473	74,157
Lease Merchandise (net of accumulated depreciation of $587,237 in 2013 and $575,527 in 2012)	965,909	964,067
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $186,213 in 2013 and $173,915 in 2012)	231,678	230,598
Goodwill	235,048	234,195
Other Intangibles, Net	4,328	6,026
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	68,450	77,387
Assets Held For Sale	7,252	11,104
Total Assets	1,875,212	1,812,929
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	223,973	225,532
Deferred Income Taxes Payable	254,510	263,721
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	39,853	46,022
Debt	141,348	141,528
Total Liabilities	659,684	676,803
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, Par Value $.50 Per Share; Authorized: 225,000,000 Shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; Shares Issued: 90,752,123 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	45,376	45,376
Additional Paid-in Capital	221,902	220,362
Retained Earnings	1,161,308	1,087,032
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(86)	(69)
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total	1,428,500	1,352,701
Common Stock, 14,781,707 Shares at June 30, 2013 and 15,031,741 Shares at December 31, 2012	(212,972)	(216,575)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,215,528	1,136,126
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$ 1,875,212	$ 1,812,929