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New Mortgage Regulations Could Bruise Housing Market

New regulations limiting mortgage brokers' compensation go into effect on April 1. While they're meant to protect mortgage borrowers from unscrupulous brokers, they could have an adverse impact on the nation's struggling housing market.

Ex-Banker Tells How Not to get Ripped Off at a Bank

Do Free ETF Trades Have a Price Tag?

Charles Schwab drew first blood in the commission wars, offering free trades for its exchange-traded fundss last year. Fidelity struck back with offers of 25 iShares ETFs commission-free. Should investors jump on these "free" offers? Hint: always read the fine print.

Retirement mistake no. 5: Being tempted by ETFs

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