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Obama releases new plan to ease small business credit

President Obama released a new plan to ease small business credit. Small business lending has declined as the banks continue to hoard money and it is hoped that this new plan will help the small business sector that generates 70% of all jobs in the country

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World Bank sees Global Recession in 2009, Fastest Decline in Trade in 80 years

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World bank sees global recession in 2009 with fastest pace of trade declines in 80 years. Stimulus costs in US & Europe will crowd out lending for poorer countries

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Investment Strategy for Recession: Capital Preservation with Safe Investments

Money

During this time of recession and investment volatility, many investors are looking for an investment strategy that preserve capital. We discuss some of the safe investments that every investor should consider

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John Bogle thinks the economic recession may last another 2 years

News

John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard Group, said in an interview to Bloomberg that given the stock market declines, he expects the economic recession to last another 2 years. He also thinks that we may be at the stock market lows finally.

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We can Avoid Another Great Depression – Time for a Rational Government Response

Opinions

I have always wondered what the life and the business climate must have been during the Great Depression. Yes, I have read accounts and seen pictures but these probably do not convey the full picture. Now living through and observing this economic recession I am starting to get a feel for how it must have [...]

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Universities cutting art programs

News

Universities are announcing cutbacks in the arts programs due to budget cuts

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Should we Spend or Save to Help The Economy

Money

We are getting mixed messages about whether it is better to save money or spend money in this recession to jump start the economy. We explore this question and discuss what is the right (and possibly patriotic) thing for us to do.

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Recession to Inspire New Crop of Successful entrepreneurs

Money

If past history is any guide, economic recessions have a tendency to provide a burst in entrepreneurial activity. This is one of the reasons why the economy tends to run in cycles, the upsurge in new small business startup provides fodder for future economic growth. If you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, recession may [...]

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What Investors Can Expect For 2009

Money

2008 was an extraordinary year by almost any metric for investors. 2009 appears to be headed for more of the same. What sectors and themes could have good investment potential in the coming year?

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