Posted On: June 12, 2009
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I may be topping off a glass that’s not even half-full. But buried in this dreary personal wealth story are some—okay, a few—signs that Americans are learning fast during this disastrous downturn. Can compulsive spenders…
Posted On: June 12, 2009
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This thoughtful commentary puts a nice philosophical spin on the rough time college grads are having finding good work. It’s a bummer, I know: Unemployment was around 10% when I graduated in 1983. But now…
Posted On: June 2, 2009
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Trends pop up like wildflowers in the spring. One of the latest to blossom during this downturn is camps, cafes, and parties at which unemployed people gather to sow seeds for the future. Some of…
Posted On: May 23, 2009
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“Staycations” are huge this year, and there’s nothing wrong with a little home cookin’. But if you long to BreakAway, it need not bust your budget. This pithy article suggests going by car, packing a…
Posted On: May 18, 2009
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A recent survey published in TIME reveals that more than half of Americans are losing faith in the future of the American Dream. No surprise there, and perhaps it’s even a contrarian indicator? After all,…
Posted On: May 3, 2009
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Financial writer Kara McGuire hits “Pay Dirt” (her column name) with this article, “Put a Squeeze on your Financial Stress.” We hear same-old suggestions a lot, but here Paymar seeks fresh ideas from a three…
Posted On: April 23, 2009
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It’s my sense that families have been taking “staycations” for years. But these days, with folks trying to cut back on spending, the idea is generating all kinds of buzz and steam. In this clever…
Posted On: February 25, 2009
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When Dorothy gushed, “There’s no place like home,” she was not choosing between Caribbean and Cold. But she got home, as have we, and it feels odd as Oz. The kids were elated like Munchkins. …
Posted On: February 23, 2009
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Puerto Rico is a legendary island of Latino culture and independence—surrounded by a sea of Caribbeanism. With 4 million residents, it’s one of the most populated—and crowded—isles anywhere. Yet you can find a rain forest,…
Posted On: February 20, 2009
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It’s countdown time for this 69-day BreakAway in the Caribbean—a bittersweet time that brings a high tide of introspection. “Why” I do this (Sabbaticals) is clear as Caribbean waters to me (and frequently babbled about…
