It’s not every day that I find a bank account offering more than 2% APY, but as of October 30, 2009, I’ve discovered one thanks to a reader. “Ski Naut” contacted me yesterday to ask about SFGI Direct’s offer of 2.25% APY. I had not heard of the bank, so I looked into it. SFGI Direct ...

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The US stock market is soaring, commodity prices are on the rise, and there are signs that consumer confidence is growing. Ask the US government if the recession is ending and you’ll hear a resounding yes as the Obama administration rushes to claim an early victory. Naysayers however point to the massive US ...

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New downloads at Verizonwireless.com/storm Soon BlackBerry users will have another option. Image from Flickr. Verizon products have gotten a lot of attention lately, as the controversial Droid commercials directly target the iPhone. Now, people are paying attention to the new BlackBerry model, the Storm2. You can purchase the phone at verizonwireless.com/storm starting Wednesday and download the latest ...

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This article is the fifth of a thirteen-part series that explores the core tenets of Get Rich Slowly. Getting started with smart personal finance isn’t always easy. It’s one thing to read about the steps you should take, but it’s another thing to actually do them. Your debt is so overwhelming or your saving goals so ...

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Tickets for select shows available Taylor Swift image from Picasa. She won’t be performing in the U.S. until next year, but Taylor Swift tickets are now available for several of her tour dates. Taylor Swift tickets for shows in Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Mossouria are already selling like hotcakes. Stories of teenagers waiting throught the night are ...

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