Heidi says she'd wear that? Image from Flickr. "Project Runway" Season 6, Episode 11 was titled "The Best of the Best," but in my opinion it definitely contained the worst decision the judges have ever made in "Project Runway" history. Althea made a horrible pair of pants, a tank top that looks like something you'd wear ...

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It’s not every day that I find a bank account offering more than 2% APY, but as of October 30, 2009, I’ve discovered one thanks to a reader. “Ski Naut” contacted me yesterday to ask about SFGI Direct’s offer of 2.25% APY. I had not heard of the bank, so I looked into it. SFGI Direct ...

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Peer-to-peer lending institution Prosper is offering a $50 bonus for new lenders who sign up for for the service and bid on two loans. Peer-to-peer lending is an interesting way for people to qualify for loans and to lend money to others. In an economy where savings account interest rates are under 3% or 2%, ...

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France fines for fraud Tom Cruise, famous Scientologist. Image from Flickr. The French government has never recognized the Church of Scientology as a religion. It has always viewed it as a "sect" or simply a commercial operation. Now, after two women filed complaints against the Church of Scientology, the French court has said the Church of ...

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A seven-month-old government program to help homeowners with little or no equity refinance their mortgages has so far reached fewer than 3 percent of those targeted, with many struggling borrowers deciding that the benefits of a new loan aren't worth the closing costs. Read more about Refinancing lifeline fails to reach most 'underwater' homeowners...

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