Recession Dispatch from… Asheville, N.C.

ASHEVILLE, N.C.–It can be easy to forget about the economy’s collapse when you live on top of a mountain. But even from a lofty perspective, it’s hard not to see the storm clouds gathering, promising to deliver to rain down some bad news on my adopted hometown of Asheville, NC. Aside from a growing number of “for sale” signs and the more frequent restaurant closings, it’s hard to see any real dramatic impact on the local economy – yet.

Cities of Opportunity

While Americans anxiously await the trickle down effects of the president’s $787 billion stimulus plan, one fact seems clear: some of us will benefit more than others. Why? A lot depends on where we live.

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