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Market Extra: Under Fed’s new criteria, Equifax, Nasdaq and Tiffany & Co. are ‘Main Street’ companies

Equifax Inc., Nasdaq Inc. and Tiffany & Co. aren’t typically the kind of names associated with the troubles faced by Main Street businesses. But they now are among the more than 100 companies in the S&P 500 index that would fit the Federal Reserve’s expanded criteria unveiled Thursday to help …

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How to Create Beautiful Concrete Planters

When you learn how to make concrete planters, you’ll never look at a plastic container the same way again! Curb appeal makes a home more beautiful, enjoyable and, if you’re looking to sell, valuable. You don’t have to spend a bundle to elevate your home’s appearance — if you want to …

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How does a cash-out refinance work?

With interest rates at historic lows, many homeowners are considering mortgage refinancing. A typical refinancing entails closing out your original loan and opening another — same principal balance financed at new terms and a better rate. A cash-out refi is different. It allows a homeowner to borrow some money and …

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