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					  <title><![CDATA[If You Bought a Lemon]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Lemons are manufacturer buybacks that have been purchased by the maker from the owner due to dissatisfaction or malfunction. Designation of such cars should be made on the title so potential buyers are aware of their status. However, since different states have varying laws about disclosure, lemons often make their way to the used car market and bought by unassuming consumers. Lemons may be sold with no declaration of serious damage prior to purchase, often leaving buyers with hassle and expense of frequent repairs.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Budgeting Help)</author>
					  <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:44:53 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Car Negotiations: Preparation is Key]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Buying your dream car can be nerve-wracking. With the proper preparation and some basic know-how on negotiating, you can drive away satisfied with the car of your choice. <br/>]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:40:38 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Buying a Car from Private Sellers]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.budgeting-help.com/articles/156/1/Buying-a-Car-from-Private-Sellers/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Buying a car from a private party has its benefits. You have the opportunity to get a better-maintained used car with lower mileage. Also, nerve-wracking coercion from salesmen and getting duped to signing unnecessary financing are done away with when dealing with a private owner. But much like buying at the dealership, you should prepare yourself for your purchase.]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:38:18 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Are Hybrids Financially Practical?]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.budgeting-help.com/articles/159/1/Are-Hybrids-Financially-Practical/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[The interest for using hybrid cars is stronger than ever as more people are getting concerned with preserving the environment. Additionally, fuel price increases are a continuous threat to gas-consuming drivers. Because it partly runs on batteries, hybrids have lower emissions and gas consumption is decreased. Also, with almost all manufacturers racing to produce their own, hybrids are now available with a widening assortment of accessories and options. <br/>]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:48:25 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Credit Cards and Kids]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.budgeting-help.com/articles/149/1/Credit-Cards-and-Kids/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[According to the National Consumer League, most teens believe a credit card is an informal agreement to repay money owed. It may seem as if younger people new to the American system of credit do not perceive it to be as serious (or binding) as it can be to important purchases in the future. <br/>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Budgeting Help)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:51:36 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Financial Futures Start Early: Saving and Planning]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.budgeting-help.com/articles/148/1/Financial-Futures-Start-Early-Saving-and-Planning/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Teaching children and teens to save early on becomes even more important. They may be able to avoid the pitfalls of credit debt, and also ensure some financial security for the future. <br/>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Budgeting Help)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:49:58 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Money Management and Your Children]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.budgeting-help.com/articles/140/1/Money-Management-and-Your-Children/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[You may be a financial dynamo. You wisely budget your various income streams, setting aside funds in savings or retirement accounts, and obtain copies of your credit report regularly to ensure you are both building credit and your credit history is reported accurately. <br/><br/>But what about your children? <br/><br/>]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:08:40 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[How to Save for (Any) Day]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.budgeting-help.com/articles/80/1/How-to-Save-for-Any-Day/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Although it sounds funny, considering current state of personal finances in US, many consumers do not know what steps to take to start saving]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Budgeting Help)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:36:18 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Savings Goals]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Now that you know your different options for savings accounts or vehicles (see "Types of Savings: Parts I-V"), you should set goals to meet your various savings needs. You can then select specific accounts or vehicles to save your money and obtain returns. Overall, you want to start with your most short-term savings necessities first, and then save for retirement.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Budgeting Help)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:34:31 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Types of Savings Part V: Government Savings Vehicles]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[State and local government entities also offer options for long-term savings with suitable returns on investment.]]></description>
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					  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:32:37 EDT</pubDate>
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