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Category: Recession

Ron Insana Book Tour Stops Here

Reviewing Ron Insana's book, How to Make a Fortune from the Biggest Bailout in U.S. History.

Peter Current Events, Investing, Recession, Reviews 10 Comments January 29, 2010 3 Minutes

Looking Out to 2010: Economy and Personal Finance

I polled a number of bloggers in the space about what the average person can expect from their money in 2010, how the economy will play a role, and what we should be doing to reach our financial goals.

Peter Current Events, Recession 25 Comments January 4, 2010 13 Minutes

5 Essential Money Lessons From 2009

I take a look at some of the financial lessons of 2009 that were essential for our family to learn, and wish you a happy and healthy New Year!

Peter Administrative, Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Insurance, Recession 21 Comments December 31, 2009 5 Minutes

Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Gifts

Millions of people this year will find themselves with a lot less money than last Christmas season, and a lot more motivation to stick with cash for their gift-buying. Here are five solid ideas for alternatives to traditional Christmas gifts that our family is trying this year.

Peter Family & Kids, Frugality, Giving & Gifting, Recession 13 Comments December 17, 2009 3 Minutes

How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery

Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don't want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.

Peter Frugality, Planning, Psychology, Recession, Spending, Tips 15 Comments November 30, 2009 4 Minutes

How to Take Advantage of a Crappy Economy

The economy might be sucking, but there are plenty of diamonds in the rough as far as I'm concerned. Here are a few of them you can take advantage of!

Peter Career, Current Events, Frugality, Income, Recession 8 Comments November 24, 2009 4 Minutes

5 Ways to Get Ready for Worse Times Ahead

We may be on the way of out of the recession, but it's always good to remember how we got here and how to prepare for the next time around.

Peter Income, Planning, Recession, Tips 12 Comments November 16, 2009 3 Minutes

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