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4/14 special section
Living Longer
Your guide to health, wealth, and happiness in later years. This year's edition highlights empty nesting, the importance of health, and financing as a baby boomer.
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Top Places to Work 2013 nominations
Do you work at one of the top companies in Massachusetts with over 50 employees? Nominate your company for The Boston Globe's Top Places to Work 2013.

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Ted Baker sale on now
Ted Baker now has men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories marked down up to 50 percent. Maxi dresses that were $375 are now $225;...

Senators: Student loan interest rates to double to 6.8 percent
Student loan rates will double Monday at least for a while after a compromise to keep student loan interest rates low proved unwinnable before the July 1 deadline, senators said Thursday.
Piggyback mortgages mount a comeback
Taking out two mortgages at once fell out of style after the housing downturn. They're making a comeback, but should you hop on?
Wanna get a job? Don't pick these majors.
With the ever-increasing costs of college, its good to know which majors are the most likely to land you a job-- but the answer to that question might surprise you.
Allegiant Air thrives on low costs, high fees
Allegiant entices people with low fares and non-stop flights. Then it aggressively pitches them hotels and other products, earning it millions.
US consumer sentiment stays near 6-year high
The survey shows Americans remain upbeat about the economy, despite wild gyrations in the stock market.
Mid-year mutual fund review: Bond funds sink
Brace yourself. If you have money in a bond mutual fund, youre likely to feel some pain when you open your mid-year account statement.

FINANCIAL NEWS FROM BANKRATE.COM
- 6 financial planning tips for 40-somethings (Bankrate.com, 7/01/2013)
- Are we in a new housing market bubble? (Bankrate.com, 7/01/2013)
- Logos and codes: The anatomy of a credit card (Bankrate.com, 6/30/2013)
- Video: Frugalize your groceries (Bankrate.com, 6/29/2013)
- Video: Frugalize your groceries (Bankrate.com, 6/29/2013)
- Tax treatment of same-sex married couples (Bankrate.com, 6/27/2013)
- Do I still owe the debt if it's charged off? (Bankrate.com, 6/24/2013)
- Pros and cons of prepaid debit cards (Bankrate.com, 6/22/2013)
- Obama, Romney on future of the Fed (Bankrate.com, 10/17/2012)
- How about a loan with that diamond ring? (Bankrate.com, 10/01/2012)


Do we need thousands of micro units?
With rents of $1,500 and up, the new breed of micro units taking shape on Boston's waterfront certainly look hip, but they can hardly be...

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