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How to Invest Like an American 05/20/2015 08:00pm • The U.S. economy is growing at a languid 0.2 percent annual rate, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. But consumer spending is starting to increase and the housing economy has a detectable pulse. Is this the moment to invest in America and cash in on your civic pride? "Investing in the U How to Master the Art of Memorial Day Sales 05/19/2015 08:00pm • With every Memorial Day weekend comes a host of wonderful (and predictable) events. The high school marching band will play in the town parade, you will eat something greasy and your kid will lose his balloon. 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But a survey of 2013 borrowers by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that almost half of borrowers didn't shop around before settling on a mort