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Fear behind Fed interest rate cut

Consumers might welcome the prospect of falling prices. But widespread price declines would actually accelerate the economic downturn — and it turns out that fear of possible deflation was one reason the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero last month.

Do's and Don'ts for consumers
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Stephen L. Rosenstein, co-chairman of Greater Baltimore, SCORE Chapter No. 3, offers tips for business owners.


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Check prices at area gas stations by ZIP code and find the lowest rates in the region with our new interactive gas map.

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Grocery store comparison

Each Thursday, a member of The Baltimore Sun's staff visits three grocery stores in the same part of the Baltimore region to compare prices of selected items.

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