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July 5, 2005 10:40 PM PST

This just in: The Fed has raised rates another quarter point to 3.25 percent. The effect will ripple through the economy, which is good news for banks.

I'm looking forward to some of the banks, such as ING Direct and Emigrant Direct (where I hold my savings) raising their rates as well.

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