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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ECONOMY: 2008--2009
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: Majority of States Now In Recession
: Fed Sees Economic Woes Persisting Into Next Year
: Panel Says US Has Been In Recession Since December 2007
: Economy's Tumble Even Worse Than Expected in 3Q 2008
: US Economic Woes Deepen After Data, Fed Outlook
: Bush Signs Jobless Benefits Extension
: Foreclosure Rates Up 25 Percent Year-Over-Year
: Weak US Economy Sets New Records
: Churches Feel The Economic Pain
: Stocks Plunge To 5 1/2 Year Low
: Jobless Claims Surge While Trade Deficit Narrows
: Working-Age Americans Facing Mounting Health Care Problems
: Consumer Prices Jump 1.1 Percent In June 2008
: Citigroup Posted Another Loss And Laid Off 6000 Employees In 2Q
: US Inflation Soared Its Fastest Rate In 26 Years
: Foreclosures In California Soared To The Highest Level In 20 Years
: The Economic And Financial Landscape Bears Similarities To 1929
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ADVOCACY 101: LIFE STRATEGY
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. Don't Wait Until The Economy Becomes Alarming
Before You Look For Other Opportunities.
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. Be Proactive In Equipping Yourself With New Knowledge, Practices, Mindset And Relevant Skills Before The Worst Occurs.
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. Continually Network With Vital Contacts Even Before Bad Times Come.
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Be Positive, Hopeful, Confident, Optimistic, Porductive, Decisive And Adaptable In Every Way.
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. Be Wise With Your Finances: Spend, Grow And Invest Your Money Wisely.
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. Expect Good Things To Happen While Doing The Best That You Can.
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. Save And Prepare For College As Early As Pre-School Years -- If This Applies To You.
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. Take Care Of Your Health -- "Health Is Wealth".
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