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Housing Woes Bring a New Cry: Let the Market Fall

9/6/2010 3:47 PM

Some economists and analysts urge a dose of shock therapy that would shift benefits to future homeowners from current ones: Let the housing market crash.

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New Program for Buyers, With No Money Down

9/5/2010 2:09 AM

Fannie Mae is getting back in the market for mortgages with no down payment, available to new home buyers in four states.

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More Evidence for Store Brands

9/7/2010 4:53 PM

Some store brands are as good as or better than some name-brand grocery items, according to a new Consumer Reports study.

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Risks of Chasing High Returns With Bonds

9/7/2010 1:17 PM

With banks offering low interest rates, the temptation may be to seek higher rates elsewhere. But you should be aware of the risks.

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Tuesday Reading: A Plan to Increase Jobs

9/7/2010 12:59 PM

On the administration's plan to create jobs, what "TLC" means for New York real estate and other consumer-focused items from Tuesday's Times.

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Monday Reading: Insurance Tips for Renting Cars Abroad

9/6/2010 2:27 PM

Tips for renting cars in other countries, getting billed for an ambulance and other consumer-focused items from recent editions of The New York Times.

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Mortgages: As Pay Falls, Borrowers Lose Ground

9/4/2010 4:40 PM

One in eight homeowners had household debt exceeding half the monthly income in 2008, a recent report says.

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Your Money: How Debt Can Destroy a Budding Relationship

9/3/2010 11:40 PM

Because one person’s debt becomes a shared responsibility in marriage, when do you reveal a substantial liability?

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Patient Money: Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious

9/7/2010 4:27 PM

Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.

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App Smart: How to Get Loyalty Card Prices Without Loyalty Cards

9/2/2010 12:01 AM

Two apps, Cardstar and Key Ring, serve as repositories for your loyalty shopping card numbers. You just hand your phone to the cashier at checkout.

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Home Is Where the Tax Exemption Is

9/2/2010 11:11 AM

As tax authorities look for cheats, they are finding that many people who are eligible for the benefit fail to apply for it.

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Your Money: In Defense of Home Ownership

8/29/2010 5:01 PM

Many home purchases could still end in grief financially, particularly in hard-hit areas. But most probably won’t.

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Patient Money: High-Deductible Plans Grow, but Not Everyone Should Get on Board

8/27/2010 11:59 PM

More workers are being urged to enroll in plans linked to health savings accounts. Some new rules, however, could be deterrents.

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Housing Market Plunged in July, Fueling Anxiety

8/26/2010 2:32 AM

Housing sales fell a surprising 25.5 percent in July below the level of a year ago, as buyers lost the spur of a government tax credit.

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Housing Fades as a Means to Build Wealth, Analysts Say

8/23/2010 6:40 AM

Many economists believe that the days of banking on an asset that could only rise in value are gone for good.

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The Haggler: Enough, Already! One Consumer’s Pet Peeves

8/21/2010 9:50 PM

It’s the little things — a long list of them — that can most frustrate today’s consumer.

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Fundamentally: Betting on Growth While Playing Defense

8/25/2010 1:59 PM

While investors have rushed to the safety of Treasury securities, risky sectors like junk bonds and emerging-market stocks have also done well this year.

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Digital Domain: $9 Here, 20 Cents There and a Credit-Card Lawsuit

8/21/2010 9:50 PM

The Federal Trade Commission alleges in a civil case that scammers placed more than $10 million in small, bogus charges on consumers’ credit and debit cards.

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Mortgages: New Online Help From Fannie Mae

8/21/2010 10:20 PM

A new Web site for struggling borrowers has information in two languages, and explanatory videos.

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Practical Traveler: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Spirit Airlines

8/23/2010 2:00 PM

The airfares from Spirit are cheap, but does that make up for the inconveniences?

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