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The Treasury will begin this week’s $74 billion auction today by selling $40 billion in 3-year T-notes. On Wednesday, $21 billion in 10-year notes will be sold and the auctions will conclude on Thursday with the sale of $13 billion in 30-year T-bonds.

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Online investing firm to provide free educational conferences in 22 cities in 2010

Online investing firm to provide free educational conferences in 22 cities in 2010

Making your guests feel at home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. And if you’re already decorating an extra bedroom, there are ways to save money along the way. After all, it’s the attention to small details that contributes to an overall homey look. Here are some ways you can make your extra bedroom a relaxing retreat for guests.

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There isn’t much in terms of economic data this week, however some of the key reports include Thursday’s unemployment claims report, Thursday’s trade balance report, Friday’s February retail sales report and consumer confidence report.

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Hey homeowners, are you a gardener? Or maybe you just bought a home, and are prepared to begin a garden this spring? Well good news, there are infinite benefits to gardening as any foodie will tell you, but here are some specific foods you should definitely try to grow yourself.

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The Greek Prime Minister announced early this morning a set of deficit cuts that includes lower wages and increased taxes to try to tame their huge budget gap. In terms of economic data today, the MBA Mortgage application report showed that applications rose almost 15%.

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You always hear about buying things off-season, or that some things are expensive because they are in-season. The tricky part is, how do you know when to buy what? Luckily, here’s a guide (largely according to Lifehacker) for how to take advantage of the best deals during this time of the year.

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Treasuries and mortgages held mostly flat Monday, as equities rose on expectations of a Greek bailout. This morning Treasuries and mortgage bonds are down slightly as the European Union said it expects Greece to announce new deficit measures.

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