How to handle the rising costs of mortgages, loans, food prices and other implications of the credit crunch.

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    The number of homes being repossessed soared by 48% in the first six months of 2009. What is being done to help those who can no longer afford to pay their mortgage?

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  1. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. How do your spending plans compare to last year?
    1. Money is tight. I’ll be spending less
      59%
    2. About the same as last year
      31%
    3. I’ll be spending more
      10%
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