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10 hot toys for under $20
Article: Two industry experts choose their favorite toys that will fit your budget and delight the kids.
2009-11-07T00:00:00
Your online shopping check list
Article: If you're buying gifts online this holiday season, these seven tips will help you through it.
2009-11-05T00:00:00
Saving on holiday shopping
Article: The way to save money is to do what Santa does: make a list, check it twice.
2008-10-01T14:53:00
Economic SOS? Ikea to the rescue!
Article: Humor columnist Jay MacDonald says Swedish home furnishing retailer Ikea has a lesson for the Fed.
2009-11-04T00:00:00
The nuts and bolts of charitable trusts
Article: Charitable remainder trusts let you skip the tax man, give to charity and receive an income, too.
2009-10-13T00:00:00
Video: Going green in the kitchen
Article: The way you cook and clean up in the kitchen can cost you money and the environment.
2008-10-01T11:21:00
Want to buy a haunted house?
Article: Some people find that buying a haunted house is a treat, not a trick.
2008-09-09T00:00:00
Stocks a good bet if you keep pluggin' away
Article: In the Great Crash that began 80 years ago, stocks fell 89 percent. Can you stomach that big a loss?
2009-10-29T14:00:00
Homemade HD antenna saves hundreds
Article: This month's Frugal $ense winner boosted savings by cutting the cable and building an HD antenna.
2009-10-29T00:00:00
'Green' auto loans offer lower rates
Article: 'Green' auto loan programs promise lower rates for buyers of hybrids and fuel-efficient cars.
2009-08-26T00:00:00
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30 yr fixed
5.13%
5.16%
15 yr fixed
4.70%
4.60%
5/1 ARM
4.30%
4.26%
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30K HELOC
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5.33%
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8.35%
8.39%
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5.07%
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7.50%
7.51%
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7.05%
7.12%
36 Mo Used Car
7.39%
7.43%
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1.30%
1.32%
1 Yr CD
1.72%
1.76%
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2.94%
2.96%
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