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How to Beat Tough Times: Money Watch - Earning It

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Britain has experienced the worst recession since the 1930s and is facing the toughest squeeze in generations. What does this mean for family finances, and what can people do about it? Presenters Sophie Raworth and Justin Rowlatt find the answers. With real-life stories from around the country and expert comment, the Money Watch team investigate prospects for pay and employment, how working lives are changing and what can be done to boost household budgets.