This week's Web Winners: You can bank on these sites

September 16, 2008 By Reid Kanaley

The failures this year of IndyMac Federal Bank and other financial institutions may leave you wondering if your own savings belong stuffed in a mattress. These Web sites could put you at ease or push you to action.

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