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Recession Briefing 7.24

What you need to know today to survive and thrive in the recession.

Sure, Christmas is still five months away, but some stores apparently believe it’s not too soon to prepare for what’s likely to be another difficult holiday-sales season. (Seattle Times)

Jobless checks for millions of people have been delayed as states struggle with exhausted benefits funds. (New York Times)

Hope is building for the economy as positive reports continue to pile up. (Washington Post)

“Just because Wall Street is having a party doesn’t mean you are going to get your job back,” said Christian E. Weller, a senior fellow and economist with the Center for American Progress. (MSN Money)

Female managers might have an edge in a rotten economy, says the author of a new book. (CNN/Money)

Alan Blinder writes that the U.S. economy appears to be hitting bottom. (Wall Street Journal)

From bus travel to pizza nights to religion — here are ten ways that the recession is affecting Britain. (Telegraph)

Some are attacking the timing of the increase in minimum wage, saying that the boost will come at the cost of even more jobs. (Washington Post)

U.S. existing home sales notched their third monthly rise in June in a sign the housing industry was slowly healing. (Reuters)

As the recession eases, companies are cutting fewer jobs. Yet they remain reluctant to hire. (Associated Press)

Many universities offer reduced (or free!) services to alumni and non-students, too, assuming you’re willing to work out in a gym surrounded by 20-year-olds. (Recessionwire)

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