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Happy 2nd Birthday, U.S. Economic Rec...
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Should You Sign Up for a 'Professiona...
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Critics Round On Ronald McDonald
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Hedging Your Home Value: The Greatest...
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New Programs Make Young Kids Smarter ...
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New Incentives to Storm-Proof Your Home
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The Lessons of Opening a School
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Heavy Metal Debate: Silver vs. Gold
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Are Maiden Names Really Worth $500,000?
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With more middle-class borrowers looking for cash, pawnbrokers are cleaning up their image.
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Kids, Don't Expect a Big Inheritance: Affluent Boomers
"Don't hold your breath on an inheritance, kids." That's the message from nearly half the high-net-worth boomers surveyed by wealth management firm U.S. Trust.
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Blue Chips or Big Government: Who's a Better Bet?
There's a new way to tame the bond market, writes Jonathan Hoenig.
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Which Annuity Is Right For You?
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Pay Dirt
Ask Pay Dirt: My Grocer Gave Me $350 Extra. What Now?
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The Tax Blog
Depreciation Rules Favor Big Cars
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Experts Explain: 10 Ways to Save on a Wedding
Walking down the aisle can be pricey, but here are some ways to trim down the costs.
Retirement
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The Stealth Retirement Community
Many older Americans are staying home and teaming up with their neighbors to get cheaper health care and other services.
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For Retirees, a Real-Estate Nightmare Looms
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3 Best Resources for Social Security Help
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Medicare, Social Security Outlook Worsens
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Will High Court Ruling Hurt Consumers?
Supreme Court decision upholding companies' right to ban class-action lawsuits is a blow to customers, some advocates say.
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Bank Fees Attack: The Sequel
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Latest Scam Highlights Debit-Card Dangers
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The New Best Coupon-Clipping Sites
BORROW
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For Second Home Purchases, Cash Is Now King
Some 60 percent of investment buyers are forgoing loans and plunking down greenbacks for that waterfront bungalow. Do such deals pay off?
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New Math for College Savings
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How Will Leasing a Car Affect My Credit Score?
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Insurance Premiums Are on the Rise as Home Prices Fall
Already plagued by stubbornly low home prices, homeowners soon may be facing another blow: rising insurance premiums.
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Home Buyers Go Hunting Alone
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage and Live Debt-Free?
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The New Kids on Campus
TAXES
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Are Savings Bonds Suddenly Exciting?
They're not just for bar mitzvahs and First Communions. Investors are clamoring for sleepy savings bonds.
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How the $8,000 Tax Credit Cost Home Buyers $15,000
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College Costs: Which Can You Deduct?
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How to Avoid Taxes on Life Insurance
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Las Vegas Is Looking Like the New Detroit
Hard times have hit these two one-industry towns.
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Experts Explain: How to Handle an Audit
What you can expect if the IRS shows up at your door.
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Is Gold About to Go Vertical?
Columnist Brett Arends says that compared to past bubbles, gold should move higher.
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Rise of the Accountant-Adviser
A growing number of CPAs want to manage more than just your taxes. Should you let them?
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SmartMoney
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A Bright Spot in Bond Market
Build America Bond program ceased last year, so why are advisers still bullish on these bonds?
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By the Numbers
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A Surprising Cause of IQ Gaps
This factor has more impact than others, new research finds.
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5 Reasons BRICs Are Back
After a rough start this year, these emerging markets have come roaring back.
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LinkedIn IPO Brings Internet Bubble Talk
LinkedIn sees its shares more than double in their debut, and that troubles Vikram Mansharamani, author of "Boombustology."
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Growing Impact of 'Mini Muni' Bonds
Hundreds of small, unrated municipal bonds are hitting rocky times and missing payments. Will bond investors see their portfolios suffer?
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Extreme Multitasking: Surviving the Superjob
A majority of Americans have taken on extra duties at work, often without more pay. How the up-and-down economy has redefined multitasking.
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2011 Broker Survey: Ranking the Full-Service Contenders
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