Beware these 5 insurance traps [MSN Money] “You might think your pets, your kids’ toys and your personal problems are your own darn business. But insurers watch these things — and they could cost you.”

9 tips to tough out the times [CNN Money] “Here’s some help for the toughening times that’ll keep paying off long after the crisis has passed.”

8 Steps for Staying Stress-Free in a Tough Economy [Yahoo Hotjobs] “Use [these] eight tips to manage your stress so you can manage to do (and keep) your job.”

Which Comparison Shopping Site Is Best? [Smart Money] “We put nine major price comparison search engines to the test, hunting down the best prices on eight products.”

Feeling panicky? Here are four reasons not to overreact [Vanguard] “Consider [these] four reasons why sticking with your investment plan, and resisting the temptation to sell, may be your smartest move.”

— FREE MONEY FINANCE (Photo: Madbuster75)

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