* As we look to 2010, it might be worthwhile to become more solution focused; Here is more on the solution-focused approach and how it gets people out of becoming mired in problems;
* Thanks to an alert reader for the link to this worthwhile post on household debt;
* Informative interviews from Wall St. Cheat Sheet;
* MartinKronicle features excellent podcast interviews;
* Nice rundown of a variety of sentiment measures;
* Small business continues to feel effects of recession;
* Case for a continuing rally in stocks;
* Concerns over Islamic bond due tomorrow in Dubai and possible default;
* GSE fueling risky mortgage loans.
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