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Top Stories

• Top Tips: Managing your 401(k)CNNMoney.com - Wed, Oct 24, 2007
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• File homeowners claims as soon as possible after disaster hitsat MarketWatch - Tue, Oct 23, 2007

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• Intel to start production at new $3 bln plantReuters - Thu, Oct 25 - 12:55am ET
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How-To Guides

• Yes, You Can Get Out of Debt
• Using Credit Wisely
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Calculators

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• How much do I need for emergencies?
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• Value of reducing or foregoing expenses
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Expert Opinion

Seven Things to Know About Health Savings Accounts

By David Bach

Like a 401(k) for medical coverage, HSAs offer a flexible, portable, and tax-advantaged way to cover health care costs.

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Rates

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• Mortgage

  Loan Type	Rate	APR
  30-yr Fixed	5.9%	6.08%
  15-yr Fixed	5.5%	5.79%
  5/1 ARM	5.59%	6.68%

  Rate data provided by Bankrate.com

• Home Equity

  Loan Type	Rate
  $50K HEL	7.6%
  $75K HEL	7.42%
  $50K HELOC	6.68%
  $30K HELOC	6.59%
  $30K HEL	7.88%
  $75K HELOC	6.53%

  Rate data provided by Bankrate.com

• CDs

  CD Type	Rate
  MMA	3.6%
  6 month CD	4.52%
  1 yr CD	4.64%

  Rate data provided by Bankrate.com

• Auto

  Loan Type	Rate
  48 month new car loan	6.93%
  36 month used car loan	7.44%
  36 month new car loan	6.88%
  60 month new car loan	6.94%

  Rate data provided by Bankrate.com

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