If you have been putting off a college education because of money worries, you might consider newly expanded financial aid programs. The new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 sets aside $30 billion to make schools more affordable and $40 billion for state grants. According to the government, this money will enable more students to go to school, thus bolstering the American economy.

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(ARA) - For all the other signs that the economy is improving, unemployment rates still remain alarming, especially if you're one of the unfortunate millions pounding the pavement looking for a new job. Ever resourceful and adaptable, many Americans are finding new ways to make a living, turning layoffs into launch pads for new careers.
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