Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 309,244	$ 129,534
Investments	106,677	85,861
Accounts Receivable (net of allowances of $6,997 in 2013 and $6,001 in 2012)	59,698	74,157
Lease Merchandise (net of accumulated depreciation of $597,581 in 2013 and $575,527 in 2012)	898,413	964,067
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $193,300 in 2013 and $173,915 in 2012)	231,352	230,598
Goodwill	239,094	234,195
Other Intangibles, Net	4,207	6,026
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	62,013	77,387
Assets Held For Sale	6,783	11,104
Total Assets	1,917,481	1,812,929
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	224,018	225,532
Accrued Regulatory Expense	28,400	0
Deferred Income Taxes Payable	244,037	263,721
Customer Deposits and Advance Payments	39,519	46,022
Debt	141,101	141,528
Total Liabilities	677,075	676,803
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, Par Value $.50 Per Share; Authorized: 225,000,000 Shares at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; Shares Issued: 90,752,123 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	45,376	45,376
Additional Paid-in Capital	223,758	220,362
Retained Earnings	1,181,149	1,087,032
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(72)	(69)
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock, Total	1,450,211	1,352,701
Common Stock: 14,559,725 Shares at September 30, 2013 and 15,031,741 Shares at December 31, 2012	(209,805)	(216,575)
Total Shareholders’ Equity	1,240,406	1,136,126
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$ 1,917,481	$ 1,812,929