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Gifts this season? Practical is the way to go

Published November 21, 2008, 10:28 am, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Real one-share ownership in world famous companies. It's certainly not a secret. Times are tough this holiday season. But that's no reason to get all Scroogy. You can still give gifts that you feel good about giving. The best way, of course, is to stay under budget.

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