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Spring presents many examples of renewal, rebirth, growth and change.  The economy to move forward must do the same.  A funny theme keeps coming up.  It is now hip to live frugile.    Using money as if it was a consumable item is not a good use of maximizing its value.  Saving and investing money for goals and objectives in the future is how organizations become more successful.

The fact that individuals spend $ 4.64 billion at Dollar Tree should be considered a good sign for the thousands whom make purchases based on the value of their dollar.

The fact of American Express  cutting lines of credit and discontinuing cards because of where people shopped is just another sign of Corporate America culture of spend, spend, spend and greed.

American Express use of card holder spending data to be used against the card holder should be considered a breach of American Expresses agreement with any business that excepts American Express Cards.  Since American express refuses to state to  card holders or businesses  which business informs risk then it should be considered a further breach to all consumers which Congress should not allow.

Getting the best price, the best deal or the best volume should not result in a negative impact on the financial resources any individual or organization has.

Being frozen out of ones financially planned resources without warning due to your determined efforts to whether a huge economic storm or being more prudent of your spending is just wrong.

My advice is view the American Express actions as unhealthy for the nonprofit community and that there are better options with your community bank.

Oh, a little fact for you to know as well is that American Express charges your merchant more for using the card.  So if your into helping the business community as well, use another card to so they keep more of the funds.  Leaving American Express in the cold is better than having your organization left in the cold.

The determination to make it is part of the American Spirit regardless of what barriers may be put before said Spirit.