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Being an avid saver has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the advantages is that I have money for a rainy day. One large disadvantage is that I am able to notice the recent decline in interest rates. Everyone is excited that mortgage rates are fantastically low, but what is often overlooked is the fact that the decrease in bank revenue is passed to the consumers.

There is so much talk about gold. For a long time gold has had, well…the Midas Touch in portfolios. Please forgive the horrible analogy, but I found it amusing. The question is how to buy gold. As far as I can figure, I have deduced five ways to get gold exposure. So, those looking for gifts…here are some ideas.

Just as analysts have predicted, mortgage rates are on the rise. What's next for the mortgage industry?

US giant General Electric (GE) has just raised it's dividend for the second time this fiscal year. As a barometer of the economy, the news is good.

Campbell Soup Company (CPB) has paid a dividend every year since 1954. With a 3% dividend yield (three times greater than a savings account), what's not to love?

With mortgage delinquencies at a record high right now, it may be comforting to know that 2011 may be a better year.

Clothing and soft goods company Guess ? (GES) recently declared a special dividend, on top of it's regular quarterly payout. This brings the effective yield to 5.7%.

The mortgage rates are on the rise, but the increases are slight.

Home Depot (HD) came under tremendous financial pressure during the crisis of 2008. Now, America's fourth largest retailer is back on its feet and yielding a handy 2.8% dividend.

3M is a company synonymous with economic growth, operating in a variety of different sectors across the globe. The company is engaging on an even greater diversification drive, but still yields 2.5%

Many banks this season are following a policy of halting evictions the the week before and the week after Christmas.

Foot Locker (FL) has made a remarkable recovery from the 2008 downturn, producing a 70% return from a year ago. The company now sits on a 3% dividend yield.

The US consumes more energy than Europe. We have had a push for energy independence and New York State may set a negative precedent for such independence.

Many potential home buyers are hesitant about buying a home in this economic climate. Are their hesitations unfounded?

Do you use your credit cards quite regularly around this time of year and then get hit with a huge bill in January? Here are a few ways to help prevent those oversized bills from putting a damper on your Christmas season.