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We Name the Best Place for Unemployed

The state offers the highest unemployment benefits cap per month, and also extra payments for dependents. That beats what our blogger is getting in California! Also see: Jobless Benefits Extended
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Unemployed businessman Paul Nawrocki of Beacon, N.Y., walks through New York's Times Square wearing a sandwich board seeking work.

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Today's Higher Cost of Living

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The country was still absorbing the tech bust in January 2001. But as the Nasdaq tumbled, things weren't so bad for consumers: A crisp one-dollar bill could still be traded for a dozen eggs and a twenty could fill the gas tank. BusinessWeek compared the prices of 25 items then and now* to better understand why middle-income families are feeling so squeezed.
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Beware of Renting Your Vacation Home

Homeowners who are lucky enough to have a vacation place are probably thinking a lot these days about making some extra cash from their investment. But that potential for profit doesn't come without great risk and responsibility. Here are some things to consider before you take the leap.
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Saving Bonds Get New Rate Hike

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The Treasury Department was very kind today to those who are looking for a solid investment in savings bonds, raising rates on the bonds issued now through April 2009. It might not seem like a huge percentage jump on paper, but Jack Quinn of Savingbonds.com explains why this is big news for your wallet.
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Savings Bonds Aren't Sexy, Just Smart

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You probably haven't thought about savings bonds since your high school graduation, but with all that's going on with the markets, it's time to take a second look. Jack Quinn of SavingBonds.com previews and upcoming rate change and the phenomenal return that bonds can offer (especially in contrast to the Dow).
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Retirees Worry About Their Annuities

It's a seemingly simple question: Is my annuity safe? But today, the answer is complicated and anxiety-provoking, thanks to situations like the one with AIG. But Ken and Daria Dolan are here to help you sort through the details. Check out their video answer:
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Where to Put Your Money Now

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Personal finance expert Daniel R. Solin shares 10 safe places to stash your money right now, and the surprise is that your best options right now include a lot more than just stuffing your mattress with cash.
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        Today's Average Savings Rates

        TypeCurrentAPR
        3 Month CD2.79%2.83%
        6 Month CD2.90%2.94%
        1 Yr CD3.42%3.48%
        5 Yr CD3.85%3.93%
        1 Yr Jumbo CD3.55%3.61%
        MMA3.17%3.22%
        $10K MMA2.62%2.66%
        $25K IRA MMA2.96%3.01%
        Jumbo IRA MMA3.06%3.11%
        Interest Checking1.25%1.26%

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