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Stock Tips for Bargain Hunters

Look for minimal fees and free trades to help you save money

By Kristina Loew, Newser User

Posted Nov 9, 2008 7:04 PM CST

(Newser) – While stocks have sunk to their lowest in years, there's a silver-lining for penny-pinchers. “Buying into the slumping market today should pay off big time when it finally bounces back,” reports US News and World Report, which offers 5 easy tips to get... Read full story »

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