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Great series to be prepared in these uncertain times.Money Watch  – How To Beat Tough TimesWe’ve just been through the worst recession since the 1930s, wiping out chunks of the economy and leaving the country with eye-watering debts. Now, we’re told, recovery is on the way. But we’re also facing the toughest squeeze in generations, and are being promised job losses, pay curbs and years of rising taxes.• So what does all this mean for our family finances?• What will happen to our employment prospects and pay?• Is it safe to spend more, or should we cut back?• How about mortgages and credit cards?• And what about our savings, investments and pensions?In short, are we going to get richer or poorer? And is there anything we can do about it?Over the next three weeks, the Money Watch team will address all the key issues affecting the budget that really matters – the domestic one.“Whether you’re a banker, a builder or a school dinner lady, we are going to try to provide a much clearer idea about what the next few years will hold.” says presenter Sophie Raworth.“The idea is that it should be a travel guide into the unexplored world of the new British economy” adds Justin Rowlatt. “By the end of the series we hope we’ll have a better idea of just what kind of mess we are in, and how we can protect ourselves and our families from its worst effects.”