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The economic worst may still be yet to come.
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I found this video on Lou Scatigna’s blog at www.thefinancialphysician.com. It’s a pretty good explanation of our current economic situation and what’s likely to come. Republicans want to cut spending, Democrats want to increase taxes, and neither is going to … Continue reading

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Friday Money Funnies: Bankers Looking for Work During Recession
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Feel like you are the only one looking for a job during the recession?  Well you are not.  Bankers are in the same situation. Find more hilarious money videos at financialexcellence.net. Please Note: Matt Wegner coaching in no way endorses … Continue reading

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U.S. Car Sales Down 21% in August (And That’s Good!)
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I couldn’t help but comment on this one. The big headline this week is that auto sales in the U.S. are down 21% compared to August of last year. Sounds like a reason to panic, doesn’t it? Well I’m not … Continue reading

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This Bad Economy and Great Recession are Good For Us
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Did you know the personal savings rate is up over 6% as of July 2010? That’s nearly triple the lows of less than 2% in the last three quarters of 2007. This means that when the economy nose dived into … Continue reading

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011 Living In Financial Excellence – Things Americans are Living Without
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Episode 11: Things Americans are learning to live without, June 9, 2010. Lessons learned from the “Great Recession” as it’s being called – what the economic downturn has taught people across America. Most specifically, what people are learning to live … Continue reading

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Congress Spends Like Drunken Sailors so Why Can’t We?
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In 2001 when George W. Bush took office, the national debt was $5.7 trillion. In his eight years as President, Congress managed to increase that debt to roughly $9.8 trillion. I say roughly because is depends on the date you … Continue reading

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The Roller Coaster Effect
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The down market may actually be the best time for your to invest for the long term. Take advantage of other investors’ panic to buy low and sell high – what a novel concept! Continue reading

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Are You Recession Proof?
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How to protect your money from an economic down-turn. There’s been an awful lot of talk in the media lately about the economy. It seems that the sky is falling and the US economy is about to collapse. At least, … Continue reading

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