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Mortgage closing costs
Before you even get to the closing, shop around for a loan with the lowest rates and fees. While cutting closing fees is a great idea, keeping a lid on your total loan costs can save you thousands of dollars over time, so be sure to compare offers.

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What's your number?
A few years back, an author named Lee Eisenberg wrote a personal finance book called "The Number" which was very popular. In the book, Eisenberg...

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A few reasons to head to Merrimack this weekend
Even if wading through crowds isn't your idea of fun, here are a few incentives to do it anyway at the just-opened Merrimack Premium Outlets:...
Return of the renters
The Boston area runs on an academic schedule, whether you have anything to do with schools or universities or not, it still affects you. You...

Mass. unemployment rate falls

The state unemployment rate in May fell to its lowest level in more than three years as Massachusetts employers added jobs for the sixth consecutive month, the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported Thursday.

6 overseas vacation destinations on the cheap

Turn on the news, and it seems yet another country is in an economic tailspin. But a country's fiscal woes could mean good fortune for U.S. travelers. In some overseas vacation spots, you can have a five-star vacation on a three-star budget.

10 tips for saving money on health care

10 tips for saving money on health care
Health care premiums are a large expense for most families, and they’re growing each year. The good news is there are still ways to save money on health care without compromising health.

Huge medical bills, tiny income. What do I do?

The government, as well as your providers, might be able to help with your exorbitant medical bills. For the bills that were from a hospital rather than a doctor, you should check the Health Resources and Services Administration website.

5 graduate programs that aren't worth the money

In some cases, available job opportunities are scarce or low-paying, or employers may value relevant work experience more than another diploma. In these fields, you can make good money with a bachelor's degree and work experience.

Can a past bankruptcy effect a job search?

Hard times can befall us all. Unfortunately, they can affect your shot at landing a new job. The bankruptcy code does address current and prospective employment discrimination against someone that files bankruptcy.
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