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Will My Tax Rebate Ever Come?
Those who filed their tax returns at the last minute could have longer waits for their money. But there is an easy way to check the status of your check.
Will My Rebate Check Ever Come? - Kiplinger.com
Home Prices Fall for 7th Straight Quarter
Twenty-eight metro areas saw double-digit drops in median house prices in the 12 months ending in March, according to the National Association of Realtors. Eight metro areas saw year-over-year price declines of more than 20 percent: Sacramento (29.2 percent); Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif. (27.7 percent); Lansing, Mich. (26.9 percent); San Diego (22.9 percent); Sarasota, Fla. (22.2 percent); Los Angeles (21.3 percent); Grand Rapids, Mich. (20.7 percent) and Las Vegas (20.2 percent).
Study: House prices -Bankrate.com
Delaying Retirement
As the economy stumbles, gas prices soar and housing prices tumble, more baby boomers are putting off retiring.
Baby boomers delay retirement - CNNmoney
When to Get a Home Equity Line of Credit
Taking out a home-equity line of credit to pay off costly credit card debt might seem like an attractive option as interest rates have dropped. Here are some important factors to consider when weighing the costs and benefits. Watch out for teaser rates and doubling up on debt.
When to Get a Home-Equity Line of Credit - TheStreet.com
Satan's Accountant
Even before the showdown in Texas, Bruce Wisan was trying to save the Mormon polygamists from their power-mad leader. But they believe Wisan was sent by the devil, which is making the job infernally hard.
Profile of Polygamist Sect's Lawyer - Portfolio.com
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