There are a lot of people talking money (or the lack of it) nowadays. The current recession has many people out of a job, and the rest of us worried about the financial future of our country. How this all happened is really kind of confusing, even to grownups.
Super-sizing is oh-so tempting with everything from fast food to cars, to houses... but is bigger always better? Those who spend more than they make, will face their own financial crisis, at some point in time! Many people in today's economy have learned these lessons the hard way.
What are your thoughts? Talk about experiences (good and bad) that have helped you learn the value of wise money management. Given the opportunity to offer some financial advice of your own to the leaders of this country, what would it be?
Take a position on the controversial "bailouts" that our government have given certain banks and other "too big to fail" companies. Is this a good or bad thing for the future of our economy?
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