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What to do if the crisis knocks you down

What to do if the crisis knocks you down

Worried about a wave of economic woes? Here's a firsthand account of crossing a financial minefield and lessons for getting by in difficult times.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Friday the United States was developing plans to buy equity in financial institutions if necessary to halt market turmoil. 10/10/2008 7:01 PM

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