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The Seven Stages of Debt. Which Stage Are You In?

Many years ago I wrote my original Seven Stages of Debt, as modified from the Five Stages of Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. Both experiencing the emotional loss of a loved one and the emotional loss of your financial life are similar in some distinct ways. However, the emotional stages of debt also [...]

American Express to Cut 7,000 Jobs. Experience The Freedom Of Joblessness.

As part of a reengineering plan, American Express plans to cut some 7,000 jobs, or about 10% of its work force, the company said Thursday morning. The company will cut staffing levels, reduce compensation, lower operating costs, and scale back its investment spending. "We’ve been engaged for the past few months in an intensive, companywide review of priorities and staffing levels," said Kenneth