5 Memberships Worth Signing Up For [Yahoo Finance] “There are some paid memberships that do pay for themselves — and quickly.”

Prepay a Mortgage? It Depends [NY Times] “In the current financial environment, prepaying on a mortgage might make sense.”

How to save $8,919.45 a year [CNN Money] “In tough times, consumers are looking to stretch their dollars further. Here are six simple ways to save thousands.”

4 Financial Crisis-Related Scams [US News] “Con artists are using market fears to collect personal information and defraud investors.”

Five Signs You May Be on the Layoff List [Wall Street Journal] “Here are five omens that may signal your position is on the line.”

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