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Social Security: Now or later?

Article: Benefits start at age 62 through 70. Do you collect it right away or hold off as long as you can?

Moving parents in with you

Article: They raised you to be a responsible adult; now they need your help. Consider these issues.

Daughter makes mom's student loan payments

Article: When making student loan payments for a parent, think about income and gift taxes.

Tax help for business, pleasure trips

Article: A vacation can be even more satisfying when you get financial help for your trip via the tax code.

Please lease me: 7 tips for renters

Article: Bargain with your next landlord. Follow these suggestions before you rent a place to live.

Homeowner wants to be mortgage-free by 52

Article: Don't forget retirement savings while focusing on paying off your mortgage.

Will your home insurance take on a tornado?

Article: When a tornado blows your life apart, the right coverage makes it easier to pick up the pieces.

Can I deduct mortgage payments for rental?

Article: You can't deduct mortgage payments, but you can take other tax breaks on rental property.

7 best cars for budget-minded retirees

Article: Retirees can be cost-conscious when buying a car. Here are our top choices for frugal seniors.

How to inspect your future neighborhood

Article: You know the closet sizes in the house you want to buy, but what's the commute like?

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Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
30 yr fixed mtg	3.73%		3.65%
15 yr fixed mtg	2.85%		2.79%
5/1 ARM	2.60%		2.59%

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Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	4.99%		5.00%
$30K home equity loan	6.17%		6.19%
$50K HELOC	4.56%		4.56%

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Product	Rate	+/-	Last week
48 month used car loan	2.92%		2.97%
48 month new car loan	2.44%		2.45%
36 month used car loan	2.88%		2.92%

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Product	Yield	+/-	Last week
6 month CD	0.45%		0.41%
1 yr CD	0.67%		0.63%
5 yr CD	1.24%		1.22%

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Product	Rate
Balance Transfer Cards	15.92%
Cash Back Cards	16.34%
Low Interest Cards	11.01%

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