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Big opportunities in a recession

BY Ricky Rivera | 08-04-2008 | 4:36 AM
This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone.

People always worry whenever there's a recession. They worry that they'll not be able to get extra money to pay all those mortgages and bank loans.

Contrary to belief, you can prosper under a recession. That's a proven fact. Many people have thrived in difficult financial situations by being innovative and by being calculating in their risks.