Trick and treat ’em: Halloween decorations [Bankrate] “Throw a frightfully wicked Halloween shindig that will spook your guests, not your wallet.”

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Economic Crisis [Yahoo Finance]
“What’s the best broach to this loaded topic?”

6 Ways to Build Credit [Smart Money] “Here are some ways that can help [build up your credit.]”

15 Hot Jobs in a (Gulp!) Depression [US News] “Even in the worst of times, some career fields will thrive.”

Here’s One Safe Haven With Attractive Yields [Wall Street Journal] “There’s at least one safe haven that’s still paying attractive yields: inflation-linked savings bond, or I Bonds.”

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