One of the internet tools I am learning to use is called Google Trends. When I opened the trend page today the number one search were the words “economic depression”. Not a pleasant topic that’s for sure but one that is definitely on peoples’ minds these days. Interestingly enough, at just about the same hour [...]
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Comparing Our Current Economic Crisis to the Great Depression
By Rebecca Maxwell It comes up during our everyday conversations. It is the topic of local and national news programs almost daily. Not one person has been left unaffected by it. Our current recession has been hailed as the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Statistics are coming out constantly to show how this [...]
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By Sherrill St. Germain Early hints of spring have evolved into unmistakable signs of nicer days to come: flowers vigorously blooming, trees greening up, oriole sightings. But the forecast this week calls for an unappealing string of rainy days. And so it is with the state of the economy. Ups and downs. Hopeful signs and [...]
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Just read notice in Washington Post. This looks like something you won’t want to miss. Live interview with Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary and Celeste Owens, licensed psychologist, answering questions about how to deal with the stress brought on by the recession. Live discussion today starting in a few minutes from this post [...]
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By Marie Jones Setting financial goals is one thing, but setting reasonable financial goals that actually work may be a whole new ballgame for some individuals. A lot of times budgeting systems do not work because they are not flexible and the financial goals established are set too high or are just unclear. If you [...]
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