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Saturday, July 4, 2009

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Thieves and dishonest lenders will try to take advantage of your desire for cash and cheat you out of your money and equity.

5 scams spreading like a virus in recession -- Here are a few tips to avoid fraud when you need money the most. Add Alert
Avoiding mortgage modification scams -- Scammers use phony mortgage modifications to prey on homeowners.
Plus: 6 home equity scams Add Alert
12 tax scams that could cost you -- Criminals use tax issues to dupe unsuspecting filers year round Forward

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Inside look at rate trends

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Bankrate blogs

›	Mortgage Matters: Rates dip; lock now?
›	Fed Outlook: Fed: Inflation 'subdued'
›	Eye on IRS: Help in disastrous times
›	Plastic Rap: Chase raises fees
›	Your Wealth: Philanthropy at risk

Fame & Fortune

›	Reba McEntire: Top selling country artist
›	Broadway diva Patti LuPone
›	David Archuleta: 'American Idol' runner-up
›	Seal: Grammy award winner

By the numbers

›	How to solve 5 common money problems
›	8 ways to find and keep a temporary job
›	9 hottest features for RVs
›	7 ways to avoid tapping retirement cash

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BEST, WORST CREDIT CARD PRACTICES

»	2009 Credit Card Study results -- Bankrate surveyed 20 cards from top issuers to see whose cards offer the best deal. Plus: What's in the fine print? Add Alert
»	How new card law will impact terms -- The Credit CARD Act forbids many of the worst practices. See what will change -- and what won't. Plus: Credit cards, Obama reform Add Alert Forward

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	Dirt-cheap loans on new homes

	10 commonly overlooked auto safety issues

	5 scams spread like a virus in recession

	Time to take on risk for higher yields?

	2009 Credit Card Study: The fine print

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