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It's Friday..., so sit back, relax, and catch up with some of the more positive news this week.

Good news of the week Wealth levels are on the way up, after taking a significant hit during the recession. Individual wealth stood at £117,000 in 2009, up from £109,000 the previous year. Guidance is on its way for IFAs looking to jump onto the social media bandwagon. IFA Life will soon be unveiling a guide, explaining how to set up Twitter and LinkedIn accounts and giving tips on online etiquette. The NUJ has decided to call off a 48-hour strike among BBC journalists, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Good news for all fans of the Today programme and Wake Up to Money. Story o...

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