5 mutual funds for next 15 years, cities with worst pain at pump & coffee confections - Today in Money 5/8

Posted May 8th 2008 8:01AM by Allan Halprin
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· More Static for Sirius-XM Deal

· Consumers Charge It: Borrowing More Than Doubles in March

· Trading in Dr. Pepper Shares Opens

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· Taco Bell & Fiji Water's 'Green' Reality Check

5 Mutual Fund Picks for the Next 15 Years

These diversified funds have provided superior returns historically and are relatively conservative in their stock-picking and philosophy. Unlike with the specialty funds, you don't necessarily need to be a contrarian buying these. Following are some of those that made the list Morningstar recommends.

http://ibd.morningstar.com/article/article.asp?CN=aol828&id=237408

Need Mortgage Help? Don't Hold Your Breath

Homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure should brace for lengthy delays, busy signals and copious paperwork.

Seeking a workout? Be patient -Bankrate.com

10 Cities With the Worst Pain at the Pump

These places your daily gas cost are worst. Riverside/San Bernandino, CA residents average $7.61 per commuter per day, Atlanta residents $6.62/day, Washington D.C., $6.32/day and Chicago $6.23/day.

Cities With The Worst Pain At the Pump - Forbes.com

Coffee Confections

Think "coffee" means no calories? Not if it comes bottled or canned in a sweet drink. The four chilled frappu-cappu-spresso products that Consumer Reports tested have 100 to 180 calories per serving and 17 to 31 grams of sugars. When it comes to taste, Starbucks Doubleshot leads the pack. Of the other very good options, Caribou has the fewest calories and lowest fat per serving; Bolthouse Farms has the least caffeine.

ConsumerReports.org - Coffee drinks: Ratings, Serving sizes

Ratings: Coffee Drinks

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