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December 31st, 2005

Vowing to save in 2006?

If your New Year’s resolution is to save more money and pay down your debt, you’re definitely not alone.

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December 31st, 2005

Bernanke to become 14th Fed chair

Ben Bernanke will succeed the retiring Alan Greenspan as head of the Federal Reserve at the end of this month, becoming the 14th chairman since Congress created the central bank to put an end to “moneyed …

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December 31st, 2005

Use a reverse mortgage only as a last resort

By ALAN S. NOVICK Scripps Howard News Service 02-JAN-06 Question: Is a reverse mortgage right for me and my wife? Answer: Every situation has its own special facts and circumstances, but here are the basic …

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December 31st, 2005

Pressure mounting on kiwi dollar

The kiwi dollar defied gravity through 2005 staying at levels painful to exporters despite mounting evidence of a slowing economy.

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December 31st, 2005

Economy to see 3 to 3.5% growth

Homeowners can expect to pay more in the coming year for homeowner’s insurance as a result of hurricanes in 2005, and they’ll also see property taxes rise because of higher real estate values, forecasts AmSouth …

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December 31st, 2005

Don’t pay too much for that house, study recommends

Don’t pay too much for that house, study recommends By DAVID E. LEIVA, Staff Writer Do homes on the market seem like they’re priced a bit too high? According to a recent study, they are—by nearly one-third. ...

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December 31st, 2005

The year in review

The record-setting housing market carried Sonoma County’s economy through 2005 but showed signs of slowing as the year drew to an end.

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December 31st, 2005

Scenic Highway Planning Stalls

December 31st, 2005

The Heart of Florida Grew in 2005, and the Beat Goes On

December 31st, 2005

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