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Old February 25, 2009, 10:25 AM
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Default Re: What have you given up?

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Originally Posted by -TW View Post
It's a catch 22.

By reducing your own 'transaction footprint,' in some ways you are making the overall problem worse (for yourself + everyone).

You've hit the nail on the head - and that's as applicable in the international commercial world as in your own back yard.

... I'm not suggesting you should go back to previous spending patterns; but by saving money in some areas of your life, you are obviously freeing it up for other, more profitable purchases

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Margaret
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