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How the Tech Boom Terminated California's Economy

BY Douglas RushkoffFri Jul 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM

While the pundits point to real estate speculation and bank insolvencies as the chief cause of California--and the nation's--financial distress, these are both direct results of the late 90's explosion of computer innovation and Internet proliferation. That's right: The Internet crashed the economy.READ»

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My Credit Woes

BY Mathew GlomitThu Jul 9, 2009 at 10:07 AM

Why I am about to lose everything.READ»

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My Bad Credit Woes

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Income Based Repayments | Now That's School Reform

BY Max LinskyWed Jul 8, 2009 at 2:23 PM

Essentially, the option allows those with student loans to make payments based on their discretionary income, not fixed rates. With special incentives if you choose to work for the government or education, like debt forgiveness. READ»

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One Lesson From the Crisis: It's Time to Create Your Own Economy

BY Tyler CowenWed Jul 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Why one lesson of this economic crisis may be that we have to change how we measure growth, production, and success.READ»

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The W Economy

BY Carlos WatsonWed Jul 1, 2009 at 10:25 AM

No, not that W. I'm talking about the economy dropping precipitously, beginning to recover, then dropping again before ultimately climbing—down-up-down-up, in the shape of a "W." READ»

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Changing Gears in Any Economy - Three rules executives need to know

BY George DennisMon Jun 29, 2009 at 8:13 PM

There’s been an understandable increase in companies of all shapes and sizes changing their go-to-market strategies in the hopes of surviving the current economic environment while setting themselves up for success when times get ...READ»

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Executive Thinking - Lessons Learned and Observed

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Close More Sales: 3 Ways to Get In, Get Started and Make More Money Now--No Matter the Economy

BY Joanne BlackSat Jun 27, 2009 at 9:39 AM

Build lifetime customer relationships with clients who want to buy from you over and over again even in a lagging economy...READ»

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Seven Things to Read Now

BY Chris DannenFri Jun 12, 2009 at 2:25 PM

Why is Philip Morris Backing Antismoking Bills? On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation giving the FDA authority to regulate the tobacco industry. Just 10 years ago, when Senator John McCain introduced a similar bill, ...READ»

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