Money Matters: 'Life plan' should be a part of marriage finances - 2003-11-21
No matter how well you and your spouse plan for the future, suddenly turning single is not only emotionally upsetting, but often financially challenging.

Understand your mortgage options and determine whether the mortgage should be in your name only and whether you should refinance. When facing being widowed, take time to grieve, reflect and adjust emotionally.
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Freddie Mac Cornered - 2003-11-21
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac admitted Friday tweaking up 2001 earnings by nearly $1 billion, the first acknowledgment in its months-long accounting crisis that it overstated profits.

The company said it may not be able to complete its accounting for 2003 until next June, but that its overall earnings over a three-year period are being restated higher by $5 billion in a long-awaited adjustment.
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