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Mortgage Rates Inch Slightly Above 5%

The average fixed-rate for a 30-year mortgage climbed above 5 percent for the first time in two months, leading to a decline in mortgage applications

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Techland

Avatar's Producer Pushes for Oscar Gold

So now the same team that won over a studio, and then a global audience, with its fictional universe is throwing down the gauntlet to the Academy.

The Curious Capitalist

Economic News: Better Than 5th Century Britain

While the economic downturn has been really bad, it hasn't been nearly as bad as the economic downturn that followed the departure of the Romans from Britain in AD 410

It's Your Money

Time to Swap Your Credit Card for a Charge Card?

Yes, there are differences between credit cards and old-fashioned charge cards.

Gadgets

The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009

Next time you hit the road, stay connected, be mobile and look drop-dead cool with 25 of the world's best tech gadgets

Special Report

The 50 Best Inventions of 2009

From a rocket of the future to a $10 million lightbulb, here are TIME's picks for the best new gadgets and breakthrough ideas of the year

Special Report

TIME.com's Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Books, music, dvds, games and gifts that give back — TIME picks the best offerings for this holiday season

Business

Downsizing: Today's Home Buyers Are Thinking Small

The housing bust hasn't just brought down prices. Size is shrinking too, as Gen Y home buyers now call the tune

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