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Don't forget this very important person on your holiday gift list — you! How about one of these smart financial gifts?
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How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination
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Jobless Americans Paying Fees for Unemployment Benefits
It seems crazy, but it's true — by receiving funds on prepaid cards, unemployed citizens are forced to pay fees to access cash when they need it the most.
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