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  • Here are four types of municipal bonds to flag when doing your research. Bankrate.com reports.

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  • According to the FBI, burglaries accounted for approximately $4.8 billion in lost property in the U.S. in 2011. Read ahead to see the 10 cities with the most burglaries.

  • Following are the stocks that will be on Cramer's radar – if we go over the cliff. He says these stocks are just too darn attractive to let slide buy.

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    Bring on the nostalgia! From Furby to Elmo, here are some of the hit holiday toys that had them fighting in the aisles.

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    What will the hot holiday toys be this year? Retailers such as Toys ‘R Us, Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Kohl’s have weighed in with their choices for this year's must-have toys.

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