For a small farmer, replacing a bucket with a pump can lead to cultivating a wider variety of crops and creating work for family and neighbors.

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However, just like the use of steroids to pump up athletic performance can lead to disastrous health consequences, excess debt can bulk up economic performance that is not sustainable.

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Crude oil prices are trading lower early Monday, on some market reports Saudi Arabia may lead an effort for OPEC to pump more crude oil amid falling world demand due to higher prices.

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That will lead to a shortage of gasoline supplies, which will likely translate into higher prices at the pump.

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