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Kiplinger: The idea of owning your own island is probably a remote fantasy these days, especially after three years of economic carnage to your bank account, savings, and retirement portfolio. But come on. It&#8217;s August. Maybe you&#8217;re on budget vacation, at the beach, or at a bayfront or lakefront rental. So who hasn&#8217;t gazed out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Investors look to self-storage and other creative property investments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal: There is always a bull market somewhere. With the stock market continuing to whipsaw and bonds getting ever-pricier, investors are looking further afield for decent returns—and some are finding them. Self-storage buildings, anyone? How about abandoned railroad beds, cellular towers, student apartments or parking facilities? Such unglamorous niches, once shunned by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Financing: the complete guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Instead of posting different blog entries, I bring you everything empassing financing in one complete guide.  I hope you enjoy. Please don&#8217;t hesistate to contact me if you have any questions. &#8211; Toni 5 Tips for Deciphering Your Home Loan’s Good-faith Estimate Knowing how to read your good-faith estimate can help you save money on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Census Bureau: Homeowners Average $1,000 in Monthly Costs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The nation&#8217;s homeowners paid a median of $1,000 in monthly housing costs in 2009, compared with $808 for renters, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. However, renters usually paid a higher percentage of their household income on these costs than did owners [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vacant Homes Pose Insurance Risks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the U.S. housing market struggles to rebound, many homeowners are stuck with hard-to-sell properties longer than expected. Some frustrated home sellers who must relocate for a new job opportunity, want to downsize or simply want to buy a new place have left homes empty. Vacant or unoccupied homes can leave the homeowner exposed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fluffy pillow and a goldfish: Pack a Bit of Home to Cushion the Road</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Josh Noel A few months back, while checking in at the Hotel Monaco in Salt Lake City, I was offered one strange perk at the front desk: a goldfish. I had three nights ahead of me in that small room, and the thought of coming home to a little swimming roommate made the stay [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Ways to Find Your Confidence When Speaking in Public</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had to make a presentation to a room full of people and felt like you could&#8217;ve done better, a lot better?  Public speaking is one of the most common fears of working professionals.  These tips will help with your next speaking engagement. =) Whether it’s two, 20 or 200 people, it’s easy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trader nailed with $172 million bill in back taxes, asks &#8216;What&#8217;s the IRS?&#8217;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[He failed as a day-trader and barely survived in New York on a beer budget, but Marcos Esparza Bofill has been hit with a $172 million tax bill by the IRS. &#8220;Who&#8217;s the IRS?&#8221; Esparza Bofill, a twentysomething Spanish émigré, asked a friend who alerted him to his astronomical back taxes. Esparza Bofill moved to [...]]]></description>
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