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• How to cope with higher mortgage rates

  You're not helpless in the face of rising mortgage rates. Here are some of your options. 

• How to choose mutual funds like a professional

  Rather than follow the crowd into an abyss, consider these savvy strategies for picking funds. 

• Slow but steady economic growth in Florida

  What will it take to spur economic recovery in Florida? Chief economists weigh in. 

• 8 surprising secrets about your credit card

  Paying a few days late won't ding your credit. Learn this and other secrets of playing your cards right. 

• Health insurance 'Sherpa': Agent or broker?

  Learn about the middlemen who can help lead you through the hills of health insurance. 

• Could your insurance withstand a hurricane?

  Ask the right questions to know your property is protected from the big storms' wind and water. 

• Investment opportunities abound beyond US

  It doesn't pay to be a xenophobe. Consider foreign stocks and funds for your portfolio. 

• Find the 401(k) investing strategy for you

  If you break down the fund choices in a 401(k) plan, it's easy to design an investment strategy. 

• Is it worth it to refinance an underwater ARM?

  Cash, and maybe Uncle Sam, can help you refi to a fixed rate if you owe too much. 

• Buyer, beware additions done without permits

  Buying a house with additions done on the sly? An inspector is the last person to worry about. 

• 6 hybrid supercars that change the way we drive

  These cars aren't ready for prime time, but they blend fuel economy with luxury like no other. 

• Video: Finding money to save

  With a little planning, you can find money to put into savings. 

• Check out the top 5 housing markets on the rise

  Maybe it's the sandy beaches or the water, but these five cities had soaring home prices. 

• What to know when investing in frontier markets

  Adventurous investors may consider markets such as Vietnam, but they come with risk. 

• How frequently should you change your oil?

  Your carmaker knows best on when you should get an oil change. 

• Can I trust my new car's oil-life monitor?

  Do you change your oil too frequently? Follow your oil-life monitor. It may save you money. 

• Important papers to take when you evacuate

  Have the right paperwork in the right place to pull your life back together after a calamity. 

• Q&A with Yeardley Smith, voice of Lisa Simpson

  After walking a mile in a pair of uncomfortable heels, Yeardley Smith started her own shoe line. 

• Video: Rewarding airline credit cards

  With escalating fees and fares, airline rewards credit cards may seem more attractive than ever. 

• Where to find fast cash after a disaster

  If you need cash fast to meet a high deductible or personal expenses, look to these sources for relief. 

• 5 steps to counter $4 per gallon at the pump

  You can't control the price at the pump, but you can keep fuel prices from driving you crazy. 

• Auto loan rates for May 10, 2012

  Here are the average auto loan rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. 

• With mortgage rates so low, how to swing a refi?

  Cash-in? Cash-out? HARP? There's more than one way to refinance and grab today's low rates. 

• National mortgage rates for May 10, 2012

  See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. 

• 4 ways to stretch your budget for a new baby

  A bundle of joy can cost a bundle, too. These tips will help you maximize your finances.