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 Sept 23, 2008

TAKE STOCK! NEW FINANCE PORTFOLIOS

The market has been giving stockholders quite the roller-coaster ride for the last few months. Now it's easier than ever to access information about your investments. AOL Money & Finance has upgraded the Portfolios feature, allowing you to monitor your investments with free real-time quotes, so you can avoid being 20 minutes late. It is also easy to set up a watch-list, stock alerts, charts or stay on top of the latest financial news.

GET TO KNOW BEBO

"Social networking" is the rage right now, but with all the sites out there, how do you choose which one to use? Meet Bebo. Bebo is a social media network that brings the best of other sites into one. In addition to the best features for self-expression, you can connect with your friends through photo sharing, real email and instant messaging. Bebo also offers original video programming -- the coolest online programs out there -- so you and your friends have plenty to talk about.

HEAR, HEAR! SESSIONS IS LIVE, EXCLUSIVE AND ONLY ON AOL MUSIC
You could buy tickets to see your favorite artists with thousands of other fans -- or you could check out Sessions, which brings exclusive, live music performances from today's biggest stars right to you. Hear and see stars like Clay Aiken, Glen Campbell, Coldplay, Robin Thicke, Carrie Underwood and Brian Wilson perform full shows. There are more than 150 artists to choose from, so you are bound to find someone you love.  

Storing your password is a convenient way to make signing on a faster, easier experience. Plus, you can use your AOL screen name and stored password on the AIM service because you no longer need a separate password to sign in to AIM. Storing your password is not recommended if you share your computer.
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Get the inside secrets on how to cook, redecorate or remodel like a pro, from the pros themselves.

Trade Secrets brings you some of the hottest experts in their fields -- Kelly Edwards, Curtis Stone and Eric Stromer -- to share how-to pointers you won't find anywhere else.

 
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Q:  Some Web sites have a security step where I have to copy random letters. What is that?

A: The inputting of random letters is a verification step called an Image Challenge. It prevents automated programs or scripts from gaining access to your account because the letters hidden in the image cannot be read by a computer. This ensures you are a real person.
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