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Money crisis: Americans react

Real people across the country answer the question: what are you doing with your money in the wake of the financial crisis?

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Underwater 401(k)

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Lawrence Ferreira, 56, attorney, Lynbrook, N.Y.

I'm doing nothing besides cry. If my 401(k) were any more underwater, I'd be drowning. But I haven't moved anything.

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Last updated October 02 2008: 5:00 PM ET

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