Lately, I’ve been working with many clients who’ve recently lost their jobs who are worried about finances and their future job prospects. Being unemployed can be very scary and challenging, personally and financially. It’s a time that requires a great deal of faith and fortitude. Here’s a list of tips that I recommend for all…

One of the most painful side-effects of financial hardship is the rise of child abuse and neglect. As families struggle with day-to-day survival issues and mounting financial pressures, some parents can be pushed over the edge and end up taking their pain, anger and frustration out on their children. According to Childhelp.org, over 3 million…

Everyone knows the traditional, and generally, negative meaning of the word recession. It’s a word that can make us feel fearful, anxious, and constricted. Rather than obsessing about this recession as a time of “doom and gloom,” maybe we need a new spin on things. The root word of recession is “recess”, which we all…

Yesterday we talked about the wisdom of history and how tales of Depression showed unity among people. Here are some ways you can make a difference: 1. Choose a local charity to give some time to every week, even an hour or two will help and give your life a new sense of meaning and…

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