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2011 

  A night out on the town can be expensive, especially if you're taking the whole family. So how can you explore your city without blowing your budget? There are quite a few Web sites out there made to help. Read on to learn about some of the best for your local saving pleasure. LivingSocial.com...
10/06/2011
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  You want to ensure that you have enough money to live comfortably when you retire, so you've been diligently contributing to your retirement funds - both IRA and 401k. Yet with today's economic difficulties, many people have had to reduce their contributions. If this includes you, how do you de...
10/06/2011
     That first taste of fall means the beginning of a big run of good-byes: so long to summer vacation, good-bye grilling season and farewell to football-free weekends.   But before you give a hasty send-off to the mowing season, be aware that there’s a pretty decent checklist of prescribed fall...
10/06/2011
    [1]In my column last month, I discussed a government proposal that could have significant impact on the future of the housing industry: the QRM, or Qualified Residential Mortgage, as part of the Dodd-Frank Act. According to the proposed QRM definition, lenders must hold 5% of the risk of any ...
10/02/2011