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Top 10 Financial Blessings Of 2009

Posted: November 19, 2009 4:30PM by Ryan Barnes

Yep, it's been a tough year. There's still much to lament, such as decades-high unemployment, rising budget deficits and shaky financial institutions, but considering the abyss we were staring...

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Filed Under: Bonds, Debt, Economy, Recession

Recession Stats You Need To Know

Posted: November 17, 2009 10:31AM by Stephanie Powers

During a recession there are a lot of numbers thrown around, but what do those economic statistics really mean? The recession has made average citizens more aware of the data that's supposed to...

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Filed Under: Bear Market, Debt, Economics, Economy, Financial Crisis, Financial Theory, Recession

Guru Investing Advice For Today's Market

Posted: November 9, 2009 11:11AM by Ryan Barnes

Sure, you could take investment advice from your Uncle Larry over Sunday dinner; but instead, try gleaning some tips from a group of investors that have profited to the tune of tens of billions â€“ in...

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Filed Under: Bonds, Debt, Economy, Investment, Stock Analysis, Stocks

Are College Students Passing Recession 101?

Posted: October 9, 2009 11:41AM by Lisa Smith

New numbers from the U.S. Education Department show that borrowing is up among college students. According to a new report, students borrowed 25% more in the 2008-2009 academic year than they did...

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Filed Under: Careers, Credit, Credit Cards, Debt, Economy, Loans, Personal Finance, Students

Damage Control For A Busted Budget

Posted: October 2, 2009 11:28AM by Douglas Rice

If you've done the work to create a budget, yet you consistently spend beyond it, then the first step is to find out why you're breaking your budget; then you can take steps to fix those problems....

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Debt, Personal Finance, Savings

4 Ways To Pinch Pennies In A Tough Recession

Posted: September 24, 2009 10:49AM by Amy Bell

The U.S. is facing its worst recession in a generation. So, what does that mean for you? It means it's time for some serious penny-pinching.Thriftiness is the name of the game in tough economic times...

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Filed Under: Credit, Debt, Personal Finance

Look Smart: Financial Calculations You Can Do In Your Head

Posted: September 23, 2009 10:11AM by Peter Cherewyk

So you can do a sudoku before your Cheerios get soggy, and calculatingÂ a 15% tip for a mealÂ is a breeze,Â but what about compound interest?Â Calculating compound interest is one of those things that...

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