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Best of the North American International Auto Show
While in some precincts the recession lingers on like unmelted snow drifts from a late winter storm, luxury was very much on display at the North American...

Top 10 Topical Sesame Street Characters
In a nod to the American recession, the children's television show will feature a character that doesn't have enough food. Here, TIME takes a look at the other...

10 Big Recession Surprises (Clue: One Involves Sex)
What used to be is no more as recession wears on. Nail jobs and sex are out, while movies and organic food are in

Turning Point for the Global Recession?
The recession is easing, but how are the hardest-hit doing? A look at the Baltics, Ireland and Singapore

What to Expect When the Recession Ends
What does the economic world look like when the recession ends? Grim and grimmer

Recession Shopping: 10 Things to Buy Right Now
Some things are getting cheap, but they won't stay that way forever

10 Jobs for the Recession
If you want good pay and nice benefits, think about becoming a mathematician, a police officer or even a computer specialist

Business Bucking the Recession
The economy is sinking, stocks are a mess and jobs are disappearing. But some businesses are still booming.

5 Ways To Survive A Downturn
When slowdowns tip into recession, it pays to be ready. A commonsense guide to protecting your finances in a volatile economy


