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___ US mortgage rates climb to a nearly 4-year peak WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped this week to their highest level in nearly four years.

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How to keep your smartened-up home safe from hackers More people are getting voice-activated speakers and other smart devices for convenience and security — but doing so could also be giving hackers a key to their homes.

Greece: Central bank backs post-bailout contingency loan

Greece's parliament is set to approve tougher restrictions against anti-bailout protesters who have sought to block the auction of homes that have gone into default because their owners can't meet mortgage payments.