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Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped from 7.0 percent in November to 6.7 percent in December, the lowest level since August 2008, right before the worst days of the financial crisis which led to the Great Recession.

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WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes fell slightly in October after a big surge in the previous month, but the weakness was largely driven by the volatile apartment sector.

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It will be easy to stray from your original game plan. Do whatever it takes to stay on track. A friendly reminder and an incentive that will help you focus and maintain the discipline required to reach your goal will lead to a happy and prosperous year.