Although the government and pundits alike have spent the last couple of years talking about a turnaround in the economy (wishful thinking at best, blatant lies at worst), it looks like 2012 could actually be the year that the Great Recession begins to loosen its grip on the global economy. If holiday sales and travel estimates in 2011 were any indication, Americans are beginning to spend some disposable income again, which means that people are willing to take the leap and reinvest in the economy. And while this has yet to translate into jobs creation or a bump in the … Read more
