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Happy Holidays on a Budget

Put away the plastic and put a realistic plan in place. read more »
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Stocks Drop After Unemployment Rate Tops 10 Pct

Stocks fell in early trading Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in October than expected, pushing the unemployment rate above 10 pe[...] read more »
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Mild Recovery Faces Test Ahead

The economy's picking itself up, but there are forces trying to knock it down. We list the forces helping the economy back up — and trying to keep i[...] read more »
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7 Ways to Protect Your Stock-Market Gains

From increasing your cash holdings to buying options, we show you how to guard against a correction -- or worse. read more »
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Slash Your Investing Costs in 3 Easy Steps

The Markets are fickle. But costs are something you can control, and keeping them down is crucial to your success as an investor. read more »
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2010 Retirement-Account Contribution Limits

I know Social Security beneficiaries will not receive a cost-of-living increase in 2010 because the inflation rate has been so low. (see A Bailout fo[...] read more »
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7 Red Flags for Home Buyers

Before you bid on a home, check for potentially dicey, and pricey, problems. read more »
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Frightening Financial Tales

If you face one of these scary situations, use our tricks to protect your pocketbook. read more »
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4 Reasons Not to Worry About Earnings

Don't let crummy profits and high valuations bother you -- they won't derail this bull market. read more »
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15 Key Questions on the Health Care Bill

There’s still a long way to go, but odds are good that President Obama will sign a bill before Christmas. read more »
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Keep Pet Costs on a Tight Leash

Four-footed family members don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. read more »
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5 Things to Do During Open Enrollment

Within the next month or so, most employees will get that big pile of paperwork with information about their 2010 benefits. read more »
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5 Blue Chips to Hold if the Rally Fizzles

Shares of these solid companies should hold up well even if the market's gains don't. read more »
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The Recession Is Over

Declining jobless claims have pushed our measure of key economic indicators into positive territory. But brace for a wobbly upturn. read more »
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Earn 4% on Your Savings

Move your money to a higher-yielding account without sacrificing safety. read more »
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