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Survive the Recession

Take Time to Smell The Roses

by Moneyproblems TipsTue Feb 02, 2010 Survive the Recession

Today’s Tip Courtesy of Ian Martin, Chartered Accountant
It’s an old cliche, but in these difficult times we really do need to take time to stop and smell the roses. Many people these days feel overwhelmed by the challenges of day-to-day life: work, finances, family, and so on and so forth. Human beings [...]

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Labour Day Special: Cross Train at Work

by Douglas HoyesMon Sep 07, 2009 Survive the Recession

Today is Labour Day, a day when we don’t labour (so shouldn’t it be called “Unlabour Day”)?  As we pause to reflect on work (while not working), ask yourself this question:
How safe is my job, and what can I do to make it safer?
Since the recession started in 2008, millions of workers in North America [...]

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Beat the Recession: Party at Home

by Douglas HoyesMon Aug 24, 2009 Money Saving Tips

Review your monthly budget: how much money do you spend eating out with friends?  A meal at a restaurant costs a lot more than a meal at home, and a drink at a bar or a restaurant costs many times more than that same drink at home.  So today’s tip: party at home.
You can save [...]

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Diversify your income

by Douglas HoyesFri Aug 21, 2009 Survive the Recession

During a recession, we all worry about losing our jobs. One way to protect against job loss is to diversify your income. If you can’t find a full time job, get two part time jobs. Your income may be close to the same amount, and if you get laid off from one [...]

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