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We’re seeing new components of President Obama’s economy rescue plan put into place daily. One of these, a stress test on the Nation’s largest 19 banks, was recently conducted. The results were supposed to be published today but for whatever reason will now be fully disclosed this Thursday afternoon. Officials conducting the test have given some sneak peeks at the results but are waiting until Thursday for the full disclosure. 

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In our commute-driven society, it is hard to imagine cars ever not existing. We are trained to think of driving as an integral part of our everyday lives. Getting a license at age 16 has become a rite of passage, giving teenagers a sense of freedom and adulthood. But how much does this take a toll on our society?  Here are some quick reminders that should help out. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s been a lot of talk recently about this economic financial crisis. Many comparisons to The Great Depression have been made. We have to stop spending like we did in the 80′s and 90′s and start spending like our grandparents did when there was a real depression in this country. So when you’re thinking of making a purchase, ask yourself, what would Grandma do?

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