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The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Lock That Rate! Safeguarding against mortgage rate movements can save you thousands.
The Motley Fool September 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Cut Your Borrowing Costs When you're looking to borrow money, always look into how much you can save by financing a little bit less. The savings from making even a small down payment will often pay dividends for years to come.
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