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Windows 7 events

Scenes from around the world marking the release.
Basement history

Basement history

A photo history of Filene's Basement, covering more than 100 years.
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Top costumes

Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson costumes are hot this year.

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Personal finance chat

Want to know how to get the most out of your savings? Financial planner Deb Levenson was here to takeall your money-related questions.
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Create a business plan

For start-ups and ventures without much operating history, a good business plan starts with these things.

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Managing Your Money
Tax advantages of buying a new car
Lately, all the new car related news has centered on the "Cash for Clunkers" program. That incentive has now ended but it can still be...
A little early to declare a "sellers' market''
Well, they certainly got my attention. Whether I agree is another matter. Norwell-based HouseSavvy, an on-line real estate service, is unilaterally declaring it a “sellers’...
Friends, colleagues; co-workers, or less?
Q. I started a new job 6 months ago, and...

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Boston Capital's Steve Syre

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Jay-Z

Ticket resale market booming

Where you buy has affects how much you'll pay - and your confidence in the purchase.

Consumer Alert

Complaints about Dell coupons are common

Frustrated shoppers: you're not alone. Talk about Dell rejecting coupons litters online forums.

Money makeover

Money Makeover

Don't be driven by tax incentive

Emily Judd, 31, made an offer on a fixer-upper, hoping to take advantage of the tax break for first-time home buyers.
Your job, plus side business

Your job, plus side business

In an age of layoffs and outsourcing, just showing up for that 9-to-5 job may not be enough. So, how do you excel at work you need while building a business you want?
Gift card

2009 gift card study

Experts believe 2009 gift card purchases will bounce back from last holiday season, when spending on the cards decreased.
Online banking

Save with online banking

Saving with online banks can be very convenient. Most typically offer higher-paying money market accounts than traditional brick and mortar banks.
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Real Estate

Just 5 percent of Americans plan to buy house within year

Just 5 percent of Americans plan to buy house within year

New survey shows most potential home buyers are likely to be 34 years old or younger and living in the South or West.

Jobs

Where are all the green jobs?

Despite all the talk of its promise, alternative energy is unlikely to become a driver of the Massachusetts economy, at least for a few years, a research group says.

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Top 100 places to work in Massachusetts

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