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Are outlet malls really a good deal?

The idea is name brands about a third off what you'd pay elsewhere. But be careful.

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Spending and Saving Q&A | Would my auto insurance cover my car if it's flooded?

Flood damage to your car would be covered under the comprehensive coverage of your policy. About 80 percent of U.S. drivers have comprehensive coverage.

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What would happen to the stock market if the election hangs undecided for a...

The stock market hates uncertainty. The closest presidential election in recent history was bad for stocks.

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Spending and Saving Q&A | What's the outlook for mortgage rates?

Through next year, interest rates are expected to be steady as the Federal Reserve keeps benchmark rates low until employment improves significantly.

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Spending and Saving Q&A | How can I spot a flood-damaged car for sale?

Run the car's vehicle identification number through www.carfax.com, AutoCheck at www.autocheck.com, or VinCheck at www.nicb.org.

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Spending and Saving Q&A | Are there really thousands of flood-damaged cars...

The dire predictions are being spread by a company that sells vehicle title and repair histories and by the largest group representing American car dealers.

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Michelle Singletary | For many, retirement isn't the end of work

For many people, dreams of an early retirement are fading if not blacked out. The reality is that a lot of folks will still be working well into their senior years - if they can.

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3 funds that could limit your own fiscal cliff

The fiscal cliff of tax increases and spending cuts threatens the entire economy as well as investments. One option for limiting the damage: Consider stock funds that succeeded in limiting losses when...

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What's the outlook for holiday jobs?

According to a nationwide CareerBuilder.com survey, 36 percent of retailers plan to add workers around the holidays, a jump from 29 percent in 2011.

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Retailers raise the stakes to lure holiday shoppers

Overall holiday spending is expected to increase only modestly this year, and retailers are using bold, new strategies to capture the biggest share of shopping dollars: Mobile apps alerting shoppers to...

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Toyota tests cars that communicate with each other

Toyota Motor Corp. is testing car safety systems that allow vehicles to communicate with each other and with the roads they are on in a just-completed facility in Japan the size of three baseball...

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Superstorm Aftermath | Sandy may raise used-vehicle prices

Used-car prices are expected to rise $200 to $1,000 nationwide because Superstorm Sandy wiped out as many as 250,000 new and used vehicles.

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What kind of information do I need to give to the other driver after an...

All you need to provide, and all you need in return, is enough information to file an auto insurance claim.

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AT&T activates 4G LTE wireless network in Louisville

AT&T has turned on its 4G LTE network in Louisville to provide faster mobile Internet speeds, the company said.

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How much can I put in a flexible-spending account?

Starting with next year's savings, employees will be able to set aside no more than $2,500 in the accounts, which can be used to pay for a wide range of medical expenses not covered by insurance.

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UPS offering bonuses to attract seasonal workers

With about 400 seasonal positions still open, UPS is offering a $150 bonus to current employees who refer temporary holiday help hired to staff its Worldport air hub at Louisville International Airport.

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4 year-end tips for dividend investors

The prospect of higher rates on dividend payouts starting in January has left dividend investors, as well as dividend-paying companies, with plenty of news to track and what-ifs to consider.

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Michelle Singletary | A fire drill to curb spending

It's here, the time of year we say it's not about the presents -- and yet we spend like it is.

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Is it getting easier to get a credit card?

Q: Is it getting easier to get a credit card? A: Banks have been issuing more cards to borrowers, including those with less-than-sterling credit.

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Louisville housing trust fund raises $400,000 for development loans

Louisville's Affordable Housing Trust Fund has raised $400,000 to lend to developers willing to turn vacant or abandoned properties into affordable housing. The revolving loan fund is to be announced...

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