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Under one roof, or none at all

The job shortage for recent grads is forcing more young people to think about alternatives to getting their own apartments after finishing college and going out into the “real world.” Often this means moving back in with their folks. But those who can move in with family are the lucky ones – homelessness has also [...]

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To buy or not to buy

Is the housing crisis over? While it may appear that prices have hit bottom, for those caught in the mortgage crisis, the nightmare seems far from over and others are holding back while the economy remains unsteady. Financial journalist Terri Cullen writes at Nightly Business Report that a second “double dip” in the housing crisis [...]

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