March 15, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon Theravive.com Contributor
Simple is better
Family time and simpler lifestyles are winning out over consumerism these days. Considering the shaky economies around the globe, individuals and families are scaling back on their spending.
With rising unemployment figures and uncertain futures, people are strategizing their escape from the prison of debt. By paying off debt, reducing disc...
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February 22, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon Theravive.com Contributor
The Pink Slip
Losing a job is very stressful for a family. The emotional impact it has on the husband or wife can be very different. Both may feel depressed and anxious as a result of the loss. Self-esteem and worthiness issues are common. These factors, combined with the financial implications resulting from a spouse’s job loss, place a strain...
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February 18, 2010
by Carlton Brown
By Carlton Brown, M.Sc., M.Div., RMFT
A man in Austin, Texas, today flew his small plane into an IRS building, killing himself and possibly one person on the ground, damaging the building, sending people to hospital, and traumatizing hundreds of spectators by conjuring images of a repeat of 9/11. Air force jets were scrambled, and the president was notified. Everyone quickly calmed down when the...
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