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Why You Have More Than One Credit Score

Why You Have More Than One Credit Score

Three bureaus, two big scoring companies and dozens of versions. What actually goes into the number, and how to check your reports for free.

The Rule of 72, the Shortcut Every Saver Should Know

The Rule of 72, the Shortcut Every Saver Should Know

Divide 72 by an interest rate and you get roughly how many years it takes money to double. It works for savings, debt and inflation alike.

A Practical Guide to Buying a Used Car

A Practical Guide to Buying a Used Car

A used car can be the best deal you ever make, or the worst. Five checks that tilt the odds your way.

V-Day: To Bling or Not to Bling

V-Day: To Bling or Not to Bling

Americans spend tens of billions on Valentine’s Day. A simple rule for deciding how much of that should be yours.

The Briefing

  1. 01Camels Don’t Store Water in Their Humps
  2. 02Dispelling Myths About Camels
  3. 03The Asus Eee PC 2G Surf and the Rise and Fall of the Netbook
  4. 04Who Has Nuclear Weapons, and How Do We Know?
  5. 05A Quiet Threat
  6. 06Two Porcupines, an Ocean Apart

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