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California's foreclosure crisis eased considerably during the final quarter of last year, with the number of homes entering foreclosure... WellPoint's 4th quarter profit jumpsHealth insurance giant WellPoint Inc. gave a lower-than-expected profit outlook for 2013 as it prepares for the federal healthcare... Percentage of homes in foreclosure drops nationwideThe percentage of homes in foreclosure dropped nationwide last month, but the percentage of borrowers behind on their payments rose... Cyber-crime ring targeted U.S. bank accounts, feds sayA cyber-crime case brought by U.S. prosecutors in New York may add to the fears of anyone who banks online. |
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