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It seems that every day brings another story about rising unemployment, massive layoffs and more business failures. Not surprisingly, when the economic news is this bleak, it doesn’t just affect those who are out of work. The aftermath of this financial crisis has the potential to be an equal opportunity destroyer, just like the recent Hurricane Ike. Everyone is in its path and the key to survival is planning ahead.

Here are a list of topics we will be examining over the next few weeks that can be included in your personal survival kit. Like the all important flashlight, it will shed light and help keep you out of the dark.:
 

The recent volatility in the market is unsettling for everyone, but the repercussions for retirees and those who are close to retirement are much more dire because of the obvious time constraints. If you are in your sixties are older, you are likely facing some difficult financial decisions going forward, but panicking or taking extreme measures is not the solution. Here are three simple planning ideas that can make a big difference…