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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

brokerage accounts, selling a second car or hobby equipment, potentially downsizing, etc.)? Am I anticipating any major life events with significant expenses attached (like a new baby or retirement)? Some critical questions to ask yourself include: How much cash do I have readily available (i.e., Beef up your emergency fund.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

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And due to outsourcing, Boomers not retiring, and Gen Yers being told (by older generations mind you) to get degrees in their "passion" or that "any degree" is a path to success.you end up with a lot of overworked, underpaid 20somethings. Anonymous has some valid points (with a side of bitterness, however understandable).

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