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Honeymoon getaways for less

These romantic getaways offer many of the same attractions as some of the world's most desirable honeymoon destinations, but they cost a fraction of the price. More

Top 10 turnaround towns

Florida's cities were some of the hardest hit by the housing bust, but now they are leading the charge back. Of Realtor.com's top 10 turnaround towns, eight are in the Sunshine State. More

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    Top 10 counterfeit goods

    Last year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 25,000 counterfeit goods that were making their way into the country. The total value of that loot: $178.9 million. Here are the top 10 fakes and how to spot them:

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  • $89K house on the railroad tracks 

    $89K house on the railroad tracks

    There's graffiti on the outside and no running water for now, but this renovated railcar can be yours for under $100,000.

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  • Investing your emergency cash: Return vs. risk

    Investing your emergency cash: Return vs. risk

    Seeking higher yields by investing your emergency cash in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, or TIPS, isn't worth the risk of not having ready access to your money.

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    What diamond buyers need to know

    Four critical factors you should look for in a diamond from the Chief Quality Officer at The Gemological Institute of America.

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  • Career wisdom in just 6 words

    You wouldn't think six words could say much, but entries in a recent contest carry bite-sized chunks of insight.

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  • First Premier's $400-a-year credit card

    First Premier's $400-a-year credit card

    First Premier's Platinum credit card comes with a 36% interest rate and fees that could easily add up to more than $400 a year. Among the most outrageous fees: a 25% penalty if your credit limit is raised.

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  • Warren Buffett: Why stocks beat gold and bonds

    Warren Buffett: Why stocks beat gold and bonds

    In an adaptation from his upcoming shareholder letter, the Oracle of Omaha explains why equities almost always beat the alternatives over time.

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  • Big banks' bloated mortgage tab

    Big banks' bloated mortgage tab

    Four government agencies will claim up to $2.2 billion of the $26 billion settlement with U.S. banks over troubled mortgages.

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  • Fewer young adults hold jobs than ever before

    Fewer young adults hold jobs than ever before

    Only 54% of those aged 18 to 24 are employed, the lowest since the government started collecting data in 1948.

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  • Money 101

    Are you saving enough for retirement? Do you have the right mix in your portfolio? Make sure you're on the right track with Money 101 -- 23 lessons in all.

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Nonprofit founders put passions ahead of planning

Scott Pankratz and Julie Osborn need to boost their stocks and savings to pay for half of their kids' college tuition.

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