Unemployment. Money troubles. People losing their jobs. It’s all part of the recession that has been experienced not only by Americans but by others around the world, and sometimes more severely. It’s what economists call ‘The Business Cycle’, and the good news is what goes down must eventually come back up. As the recession is starting to (or is it still too soon to tell?) come to an end or at least lessen, we can almost all breathe a little easier. What are your plans after the recession is over? Are you planning any vacations or to just to put it into the savings account? Hopefully we are all a little wiser with our money, and with that might come new and better informed decisions.

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