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The dollar, less almighty: Big investors see possible long-term currency weakness

This is very relevant to all us. Lesson? If you can,follow Warren Buffett’s lead. The dollar, less almighty: Big investors see possible long-term currency weakness – The Washington Post.

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A New Study Says That African Americans Aren’t Saving

It’s going to be extremely difficult to save when, for example: We are unemployed/underemployed. We are trying to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. We need to find a job or get to the job which … Continue reading

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Inside Job

Want to see one of the BEST documentaries of the young century? Want to learn about the corporate greed that destroyed many lives globally when Wall Street collapsed?Go and pick up, the Academy Award winning INSIDE JOB. It was quietly … Continue reading

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Beyond ‘Surviving’: Defining Economic Security

Okay, how many of you are earning the minimums listed here? I don’t think many of us are economically “surviving” at all, “Drowning” maybe. What’s your opinion? Beyond ‘Surviving’: Defining Economic Security : NPR.

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Q&A: Why food prices and fuel costs are going up

Interesting article on why food and fuel prices are going up from a global perspective. BBC News – Q&A: Why food prices and fuel costs are going up.

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Drivers: Brace for $4 a gallon gas this summer

Brace for it? Gas is close enough to $4 a gallon for it to be considered a foregone conclusion. The speculation in the oil market is another reprehensible example of the rich getting richer. The so-called “recovery” will be short-lived if the pain … Continue reading

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Dollar Stores: Getting More Bang From the Buck

Interesting article I found a few weeks ago. I must admit, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar are among my favorite stores. In this economic day looking at those locations first instead of Wal-mart or Target may save money. … Continue reading

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Single Moms Crushed by Recession

Black and Hispanic single mothers has zero median wealth. ZERO. That is surprising and depressing. When America encounters an economic recession or depression our community suffers earlier, longer and more dramatically than the majority. When looking at this issue from that … Continue reading

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Princess Haya Al Hussein: Putting Food First

I agree with HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein of Jordan wholeheartedly. It is time for the world to put up or shut up about this issue. We can make much more progress than we have. Princess Haya Al Hussein: Putting Food … Continue reading

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An Open Letter on Poverty to America’s Local, State and National, Leaders

The question is, Will they listen? Get out and VOTE! Hold ALL elected leaders accountable for their performance or lack of performance on this subject. An Open Letter on Poverty to America’s Local, State and National, Leaders | The Afro-American … Continue reading

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