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Sure, it’s easy to lose sleep in stressful economic times like these. But what about when you finally DO catch some zzzzs?
Marketplace wants to hear how the recession is affecting your subconscious, once the lights are off and you’re asleep. Have you had any surreal dreams, or scary nightmares, where the economy played a role? Maybe you found yourself being chased down the street by a giant credit card? Or your boss was wearing a gorilla suit when he told you about the latest round of lay offs? And was that Timothy Geithner who just showed up at your dinner party, in a toga?
Overheard on the Trading Floor
Susan from Winchester, VA
Joan said: I rather agree with Susan. I find myself much more generous these days since my income is up and financial More
Are you buying stamps instead of stocks, or art instead of bonds?
Elaine Frankowski said: Buying stamps for investment purposes is the stupidest thing a person can do unless he/she is an expert collector, is More
Was college worth it?
Roy Gathercoal said: Absolutely. We need to recover and rediscover the difference between job training and education. Training is specific knowledge how to More
Can online dating help you find a financially compatible mate?
cutebabe said: I just need someone out there to help me join college since my mum cant be able to take me More