The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
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Who says that there's no such thing as a free lunch -- you probably have one growing in your yard! Many weeds are edible, and delicious. Best of all, they're free!
I don't like to see good stores close. Especially an Aladdin's cave like The Discovery Store, which offers great educational toys and videos and is just a pleasure to walk around on a Saturday afternoon.
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Ring. Ring. Ka-ching! Lying About Your Telephone Tax
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Keep These Things in Your Car; Save Money
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Revel in a corporation's misfortune - all Discovery Channel stores to close
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