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There are alternatives available for the financially strapped, but surviving economic crisis takes planning and thoughtful decisions.

Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.

The present article attempts to discuss the issues of drug use, crime and race and the connections these social elements have to poverty.

It is hard to be a strong theater in a weak economy. Theater funding depends on ticket sales, awards, and grants (both public and private).

Anyone having income tax problems or a financial hardship can receive free tax help. Here is how to find IRS help for federal income taxes.

Many people rely on emergency cash funds when they're hit with a financial emergency such as a job loss or medical crisis.

As degree programs online become increasingly popular and readily available, more faculty are seeing online education in a positive light.

Forced to confront unemployment, foreclosure and relocation, the Americans of the Great Depression Era built support networks and found refuge in escapist entertainment.

Interested in earning easy cash through being a mystery shopper? Watch out! Some of the offers are too good to be true!

Is a debt settlement plan the proper recovery procedure for every consumer? Learn the benefits and disadvantages of debt negotiation.

If you've made a Big Move, far away, even left the country, you're an exception in today's world. How difficult is it for those who stayed to understand why you left?

Deferred student loans may not go away, but it buys a graduate time. How will opting to defer student loans affect you?

During an economic hardship, it's hard to come up with that extra cash to decorate your home. So why not reuse and recycle to create fabulous one-of-a-kind artwork?

Layoffs are an unwanted but unavoidable part of working. Being prepared for a layoff can make transitioning easier and help with re-employment as well.

If you've never made homemade popcorn balls or if it's been a long time, roll up your sleeves and have some fun making a favorite Halloween treat.

In times of national financial difficulty, freelancers can feel the pinch more than most. There are, however, ways to safeguard against periods of low commission.

In tough economic times when sales are down, it is easy to doubt one's ability to run a successful business. Maintaining integrity will breed long-term customer loyalty.

When professional debt solutions are not a worthy personal option, learn how to financially recover from monetary setbacks while increasing overall income.

The stimulus package contains a COBRA health benefit to assist dislocated workers. This plan has details and points that employer and employee both need to be aware of.

Going from print advertising to online advertising is seeing a strong shift this year.

A PEST analysis looks at the Political, Economical, Social and Technological effects on a business. In the terms of your eBusiness, this can be quite complex and diverse.

Dorothea Lange's photography had significant social impact in its time and leaves a powerful historical record of human suffering in the Great Depression

A lack of prospects and concern for Somalia's stability are the reasons refugees cite for leaving their country. But it will be some time before things improve for them.

The National Trust charity is among the largest landowners in the United Kingdom, with almost 1,000 square miles of estates, property and countryside under its management

Looking for a little serenity this holiday season? To promote her new book, New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods created a virtual online holiday oasis.

Romantic suspense and supernatural thrills propel Quick's fourth Arcane Society novel deeper into the realm of darkness surrounding The Society's paranormal secrets.

The evidence that asbestos exposure is a major contributory factor in conditions like Mesothelioma, Pleural Thickening and some Lung Cancers is unequivocal.

While it may not seem the obvious time of year to plan a wedding, there are many advantages to getting married during the holiday season.

Need a new stove, washing machine, water heater or heating system? Get a $50 to $200 rebate starting in November 2009 with Cash for Appliances.

Creating meaning in the season of bunnies and eggs doesn't take money. Here are some hard-time tips for personal growth and family fun.

Christmas gift giving does not have to be an expensive, extravagant affair. In fact, all it takes is a little bit of planning to ensure an affordable Christmas.

Looking for DIY gift ideas this holiday season? Learn to make beautiful homemade gift frames using easy-to-find scrapbook and craft supplies.

The short life of Edward VI was ruled by power-hungry ministers and in the shadow of the reign of his father, Henry VIII.

Though prosperous, turmoil began to simmer, leading to internal and external conflicts and a preview of things to come for the Etruscans.

Just as Gatsby spent his life chasing the green light over the bay, Thompson spent his career chasing the elusive American Dream.

The Presidential debates between Richard Nixon and John Kennedy were the first televised debates and changed election strategy as JFK won on TV, while Nixon won on radio.

A shoestring budget these days for a film production still usually amounts to a few hundred thousand dollars. How then does a film fare when it's made for only £45?

Cap-and-trade energy management programs launched in Europe have not proven to be effective in controlling carbon emissions, and have been costly to implement.

I Savings Bonds are liquid, like cash, but they gain interest over time. They can be purchased traditionally through an employer or online.

Living in their melting pot nation, US youth statistics are changing. Racial and ethnic divisions are prevalent, and they are leaving the house earlier.

Russia's media is strictly controlled by the Kremlin, and journalists critical of the Kremlin often wind up dead without their assailants brought to justice.

With the global economic recession renewing calls for more international cooperation, many feel that the era of the nation-state is coming to an end.

As we age it is important that we continue to eat right, exercise and maintain a healthy social life. By doing so, we can live a long and vigorous life.

The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) outlines identification requirements for first-time voter registration. The law risks disenfranchisement of society's most vulnerable.

Seventy years ago, a bridge was built to link farmers to the riverboat traffic of Whanganui. Now the bridge serves as a beautiful place for visitors.

From credit cards to savings accounts, the basics of financial responsibility should begin early in the teenage years.

An assessment of the Bush years related to foreign policy may reveal a difficult juxtaposition between the war on terror and the rise in anti-American sentiment.

The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, in response to a public who would no longer tolerate the restrictions placed on it and aided by Gorbachev's relaxed Soviet Union policies.

The ambitious attempt to create a federal pension fund earned the devotion of America's impoverished elderly population and admonishment from the political establishment.

The repression of communists within the U.S. became less enthusiastic at the onset of the Great Depression. The American Communist Party made a comeback as a result.