Study Shows Female-Headed Households Behind Nation in Savings Rates - 2004-03-16
Rebecca Gregg socks away $75 into her savings account each payday.

Divorced for six years, the single mother of twins has worked hard to finish college, get a good job and take care of her 6-year-old boys.

Now a senior account executive with Beneficial Mortgage Co., Ms. Gregg recently bought a new car and home. With few other debts to her name, she is even planning to get her masters degree in business administration.
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Forecasts See More Sales Records Ahead for Housing Markets - 2004-03-16
The housing market, which many had forecasted to cool down in 2004, is set to break more records as the economy improves.

The mortgage market has picked up steam in recent weeks as rates reached below 5.5 percent for 30-year home loans.

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Monday increased its forecast for loan originations in 2004 from $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion.
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