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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. Money and Stress in America. Beatty is hardly alone.

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How to Prepare for a Recession

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If you lived through the Great Recession (2007-2009), you might be experiencing some uncertainty right now as you wonder what the future will hold. One of the best things you can do to prepare for any financial downturn is to pay off your credit card or other high-interest debt.

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Make Time for Your Mail

Clutter Coach

Originally posted 2007-11-27 16:09:39. When you look through a pile of opened mail you plan to deal with later, you’ll find things like: bills, a credit card offer, an event flyer, catalogs, insurance company forms, bank statements and coupons (just to name a few). That’s step one of handling the mail.

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Mayday! Customer service guaranteed to rescue users in times of need

Service Untitled

Walmart’s dismal customer service scores drive customers away Since 2007, Walmart department and discount stores repeatedly have been. How credit card companies offer different levels of customer service Credit cards are an important way of life for most.

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Forecast Lessons from Past Small Business Trends Lists

Small Business Labs

"  This is because large banks, credit card companies and Google are pushing mobile payment systems based on NFC.    But if you'd asked us in 2003 when NFC would have its breakout year, we would have said 2007 or 2008.    So we basically missed it by 5 years. .   

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Top 5 Tips on Building a 6 Month Cash Reserve

The Small Business Blog

While trying to keep up with Jones’ people eventually rack up huge credit card bills and are screwed. Thank you so much for sharing. If for anything else people just need to live within their means. Mark Said on January 20th, 2010 at 10:36 pm This is good advice for everyone not just business owners. 5% is a good target too.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb’s UK Customers Can Save With MasterCard Business Savings : The credit card organisation MasterCard and Winweb have joined forces and bring a 10% saving to all WinWeb customers. SMEs to vote Tory : Many small businesses say they will vote Conservative in the next election.In Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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