Tag Archives: Great Depression

5 Facts about the Wealthiest 1 Percent

Posted on October 13, 2011 by The Great One

The gap between the wealthy and the poor seems to always be increasing and there is little indication that this trend will change anytime soon. In fact, this recession that just about every country on Earth is experiencing helps widen … Continue reading →

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New home sales fell in August for 4th month

Posted on September 26, 2011 by The Great One

With the current economic crisis in this country, hard-working U.S. citizens (especially those with long-term home mortgages who are unemployed) have a hard road ahead of them. Who would have thought that the richest and most powerful nation on the … Continue reading →

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Ex-Obama economist warns of new US recession

Posted on August 8, 2011 by The Great One

A “new” recession? What about the recession we’re currently in; it hasn’t gone anywhere? We’re in deep doo-doo if these economic times don’t change for the better, and soon. This is especially true for the middle-aged and senior citizens. People … Continue reading →

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Down but not out: Voices of the long-term unemployed

Posted on July 14, 2011 by The Great One

A long but excellent article regarding the personal experiences of individuals and the disastrous economic situation we’re currently facing in this country. People who are currently unemployed and have been for quite some time will no doubt relate… TGO Refer … Continue reading →

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