We've been saying for some time now that the U.S. economy is in a recession. The "official" definition tells us we need to have two back-to-back quarters of negative growth in order to toss around the dreaded "R" word.

Well, that hasn't happened (YET), but we have seen plenty of negativity – in home foreclosures, job losses, bank shutdowns... not to mention, of course, our beloved stock market.

Relax. This tough time will pass. And there are things you can do to not only get through it, but to thrive and come out the other side in top shape.

Find out what you can do NOW, starting with...

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