current events, culture, commentary, community  A basis point is one-hundredth of 1 percentage point. The mortgages in this week's survey had an average total of 0.44 discount and origination points.read more...


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Lloyds: Good News and Bad (The Motley Fool)  Perhaps the U.K. is a preview of what's to come over here. See, they had a housing boom and a consumer credit boom, too... and both have ended badly. How


Tax Talk: Inheriting an IRA  The rules are different (and complex) when you inherit an IRA from anyone other than your spouse, says our tax adviser.read more...


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Some troops slow to realize they didn't come home unscathed  They just want to get home. Fresh from Iraq, some U.S. troops find the mental health questionnaire they must fill out a hassle, a nuisance keeping them from the door

January 31st, 2006

Solar Ink To Save World, and Money (Gizmodo)

I’m gonna give Inovalight some credit for working on this fascinating new energy idea called Solar Ink. Based on a solvent-based silicon nanomaterial platform, this ink uses what can only be referred…

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January 31st, 2006

Larger vehicles still generally safer in accidents

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January 31st, 2006

Before U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, The America Channel Asks for…

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January 31st, 2006

Greenspan Final Goodbye

hard especially if they are in bad credit (sub prime) ARM’s. A general misconception is that most homeowners get these laons for 2-3 years, fix their credit in this time and

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January 31st, 2006

SBS Consummates Sale of KDAY-FM and KDAI-FM

for you. www.legalhelpers.com Help after Bankruptcy Bad credit from bankruptcy? With these secrets you’ll laugh at bad credit . $77 money-back guarantee. Free shipping. Credit

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January 31st, 2006

InsureMe Demystifies Insurance Scores

premiums. As a result, consumers with bad credit are paying anywhere from 20% to 50% more for auto insurance than consumers with good credit . Although insurers look at a consumer’s

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January 31st, 2006

United States Steel Corporation Declares Dividends

to provide auto loans, mortgage loans, debt counseling , home equity loans, refinance loans, debt consolidation loans, personal loans, credit reports and credit cards.

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January 31st, 2006

California Credit Union League Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance on Overdraft Programs; League Partner Offers Compliance (PR Web)

The California Credit Union League, which serves California and Nevada credit unions, promotes compliance with federal regulations for members with overdraft privilege (courtesy pay or bounce-safe) programs, recommending John M. Floyd & Associates of Baytown (Houston) Texas for its Compliance & Performance Review program. [PRWEB Feb 1, 2006]

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January 31st, 2006

Get Ahead: Good debt, bad debt (rediff.com)

All debt is not the same. Get Ahead columnist Harsh Roongta explains how some debts can actually help.

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January 31st, 2006

BYU: PG Ainge adjusts to reserve role (The Salt Lake Tribune)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – One of their own will keep a close eye on Brigham Young’s coaches during tonight’s game against New Mexico. Any strategic move – good or bad – goes into a notebook, filed away for future reference. Years from now, Austin Ainge will tap into that accumulated knowledge when he’s coaching college basketball. “I try to learn as much as I can from the coaches we have,” said

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January 31st, 2006

ANN’s Daily Aero-Tips (02.01.06): Carbon Monoxide (The Aero-News Network)

Aero-Tips! A friend was flying a Cessna Skyhawk when he began to feel drowsy, and his head begin to hurt. Soon the headache was almost so bad he could not fly—his vision became fuzzy and it was hard to concentrate. He was a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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January 31st, 2006

Reaction to the Fed’s rate increase

Everyone expected the Federal Reserve to raise the federal funds rate by a quarter point, so the hike was built into Treasury yields.

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January 31st, 2006

The Fed meets today

The Federal Open Market Committee raised interest rates for a 14th consecutive time in Alan Greenspan’s swan song as Fed chairman.

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January 31st, 2006

Don’t give Uncle Sam early access to your tax cash

Did you just discover you’re getting a big tax refund? Then you need to adjust your withholding.

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January 31st, 2006

Go for the low interest rate or the rebate?

Great interest rate or fat rebate? This calculator will tell you which is the better deal.

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January 31st, 2006

Home warranties: Good or good-for-nothing?

It all depends on the fine print and who’s standing behind it.

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January 31st, 2006

CD Rate Trend Index

Bankrate’s expert panel predicts where rates are headed on certificates of deposit.

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January 31st, 2006

7 ways to save on an off-season wedding

If you plan your big day during a slow time of the year, you’ll save. Stretch your wedding budget even more with these tips.

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January 31st, 2006

Investing all that extra cash

You have to make sure your investments keep up with inflation, says Dr. Don.

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January 31st, 2006

Opening an IRA with rental income

To set up an IRA, you must have taxable compensation, and the IRS says rental income doesn’t count, says our tax adviser.

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January 31st, 2006

Is value investing a thing of the past or future?

Some on Wall Street say value investing is out of fashion, but at lease one successful money manager thinks it holds a lot of promise.

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January 31st, 2006

Money Q&A: Don’t mix money and love (Miami Herald)

Q: How do you go about not mixing love and money? I’m in a new relationship, but my partner’s credit is bad. He wants to buy a new car and is getting 15 percent to 18 percent interest rate. My credit is very good and will get him 5 percent to 7 percent. What’s your advice on signing a contract, or should I dismiss the whole idea altogether? Please help.

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January 31st, 2006

Results for Debt Consolidation (Gomerasol.com)

Debt Consolidation Home Loans Ameriquest helps you qualify for a home consolidation loan in your area even if you have bad credit. Refinance to get extra cash, pay off high-interest debt or make home improvements.

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January 31st, 2006

Results for Finans (Gomerasol.com)

Free Mortgage & Refinance Quotes Compare up to 4 Free Quotes. Refinance, Home Equity, Mortgage and Debt Consolidation. Easy Online Form. Competitive rates from leading lenders. No Obligation. Bad Credit Ok.

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January 31st, 2006

NW denies charges of bad decisions on gas purchases (Independent Record)

HELENA ? An expert hired by a consumer office says NorthWestern Energy should refund its Montana natural gas customers up to $9 million, because of poor company decisions on buying and storing gas last summer.

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January 31st, 2006

BI eases bank regulation to prod lending (Jakarta Post)

Although the central bank relaxed its uniform loan collectability classification Monday, as well as loan criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises, it cautioned banks to remain prudent in their credit expansion.

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January 31st, 2006

Take Home Test: Week 2, Extra Credit (Isthmus)

Isthmus Staff on Wed, 02/01/2006 – 10:30am. The Daily Page: As a student, what was your worst experience in school? As an adult, what lessons do you draw from it?

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January 31st, 2006

Jobing.com to Advertise Locally in San Diego during Super Bowl XL

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January 31st, 2006

Speck Products Introduces New Line of Products for Satellite Radio Portables

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January 31st, 2006

Ford to get cuddly with Muppets during Super Bowl

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January 31st, 2006

Belle Rock Entertainment Names February As the Month to ‘Fall in Love with Winning Again!’

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January 31st, 2006

IGN Entertainment, Fireglow Games Partner for Digital Distribution of Sudden Strike

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January 31st, 2006

Online Micro-Billing Brings Lucrative Rewards to the Internet’s Adult DVD Market

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January 31st, 2006

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Acquisition Program Hits Home; Company Acquires…

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January 31st, 2006

Commodore’s MediaTower Shines at Midem 2006

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