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House Call: To Buy or Not to Buy
Time is running out on the federal tax credit. Should you let it?

10 Things Car-Leasing Companies Won't Say (10 Things)
Car leasing can be accompanied by many fees and few protections.

A New Star in the Bond Market
Investors looking for safe returns have turned to short-term bond funds.

7 Funds Launching in a Tough Market (Screens)
It has been a tough year for these new kids on the block.

Tax Tips: Deduct Your Commuting Costs (Tax Tips)
Self-employed with a home office? You may be able to deduct these expenses.

The Dumbest Thing We Could Do Now? (Ahead of the Curve)
Luskin: Our politicians could put the kibosh on our economic recovery.

Stock Picks: BA up, PALM Down (Market Movers)
Boeing rises as it picks up the pace, while Palm shares fall on a dim outlook.

Required Reading: Eye on Washington
Get caught up on the latest political developments that matter to investors.

How to Land a Deal on Airfare
George Hobica, of AirfareWatchdog.com, offers tips to save on travel.

So Now What? Looking Beyond Recovery (Pundit Watch)
As the recovery cycle starts to engage, market watchers look ahead.

Retirement Roundup: Making Difficult Choices
Advice on common dilemmas faced by those of or near retirement age.

Friday Finish Fizzles ETFs and Stocks (Daily ETF Wrap-Up)
Dow's winning streak snaps and many ETFs saw losses multiply.

Can You Tell When Grass Is Fake?
Artificial grass looks more real than ever, but many neighbors still aren't happy.

Why 'the New Normal' Resembles the Old (On the Street)
Fund manager Bill Miller explains his starkly bullish outlook.

The Economics of Cheating (Money and Your Mind)
A new study shows New York cabbies sometimes overcharge. Why only sometimes?