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America in financial crisis
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- Great news -- soon there will be an abundance of jobs in the US -- only they will be globally competitive and pay only 25 cents a hour.
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- We Are American, We Will Not Quit !!!
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- Go Team Go
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- See The BIG SHOW! 'or' When Things Turn From Bad To Worse! Massive Layoffs Coming in NYC, Nevada, California, Colorado, Arizona, Everywhere
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- WHY I LOVE AMERICA...ITS THE HOME OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE...IN GOD WE TRUST...AND THE DOLLAR !!!
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MSN Money poll
- Do you think we've seen the worst the recession has to offer?
- Yes.
27% - No.
73%
- Yes.
- Do you think the markets have bottomed?
- Yes.
36% - No.
64%
- Yes.
- What do you think poses the biggest threat to our economy?
- Falling housing prices.
5% - Inflation.
13% - Job losses.
50% - Lack of credit.
6% - Stock market upheaval.
4% - Taxes.
14% - Other.
8%
- Falling housing prices.
What if your bank is seized?
Your accounts in any given bank are likely covered for up to $100,000, so you needn't worry about losing everything. But there's still plenty to do to keep your money safe, writes MSN Money columnist Liz Pulliam Weston.
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How to cope with job loss
These 13 tips will help you find ways to cope, from keeping up your spirits to prioritizing your spending.| Currency | US Dollar |
|---|---|
| British Pound to US Dollar | 1.573069 |
| Euro to US Dollar | 1.383317 |
| Japanese Yen to US Dollar | 0.011161 |
| Canadian Dollar to US Dollar | 0.938703 |
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