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Protect yourself when retailer goes bankrupt

The fallout from the current economic downturn is hitting retailers hard. Linens `n Things, a home goods merchandiser, is going out of business. Last month, it began closeout sales at its remaining 371 stores in 48 states. More than $1 billion of the retailer's home furnishings will be sold by liquidators.

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    Online services ease paying bills

    For a recurring fee, you can avoid the headache of passwords and other logistics by signing up with an online bill-paying service.

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    Ride out this crisis and you'll profit

    So many people are asking what to do about their investments these days. Although individuals need to make their own personal decisions, here are some thoughts that may help.

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    Are furniture fakes fair game in hard times?

    Good furniture is never cheap, especially if you want a well-designed, well-built piece that will last a lifetime. And while high-end retailers like Design Within Reach are slashing prices to stoke sales, $1,000 still feels steep, even for the coolest dining table ever.

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    Good financial planner worth cost

    Q: My wife and I are both a year away from retirement from government jobs where we will have pensions, some deferred comp money and, in a few years, Social Security. Where do we go to locate a qualified financial planner to develop a good financial plan and to explain what we need to do?


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