We were banking on this extra money to pay pensions 20, 30 years from now.

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For what seems to be the first time since the days following Sept. 11, 2001, the European Central Bank has felt compelled to supply extra cash to the Continental banking system to calm market fears.

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Of course, this also creates extra opportunities for thieves to make off with personal banking information.

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