The Economy & You
Making the Choice of Where to Invest in a Recession
Just because there is a recession does not mean there is nowhere one can invest. You have to remember that there are certain commodities and services that exist no matter what the economic condition. You have probably been contributing through your employer’s 401K plan and you should still actively manage it but get your choices […]
ContinuedThe Impact of the Recession and Self-Employment
With a recession in the U.S. economy, many people are at risk to lose their jobs due to layoffs. And because of the impact of the economic recession, there is a good chance that most losing their jobs will not find another until something changes. Change might mean the person has to retrain for new […]
ContinuedConsistent Auto Care Will Make Your Vehicle Last in a Recession
The impact of the recession on the U.S. economy is that credit is tight, prices are up, and the average American is struggling to buy just the bare essentials of life. An automobile is for the most part a necessity but a new one can be classified as discretionary. The bottom line is that Americans […]
ContinuedTips for Slashing Your Wedding Expense During This Recession
If you are a couple about to be wed, the best tip you can take is to go easy on the wedding expense. Yes, it is your day and it is an event you want to cherish but you don’t want to bury yourself in debt while entering into marriage and trying to start out […]
ContinuedGetting Your Kids through College in a Recession
Recession or not, education is still essential for your kids fresh out of high school. However college is very expensive and the economic recession that the United States is in makes it almost unreachable. Also consider that in a recession, there are fewer jobs and even the college graduates are competing and have no guarantees […]
ContinuedRecession Tips: Needs versus Wants
Whenever you are gathering tips for how to survive a recession, one important thing you should always do is weigh needs against wants. The best tip you can follow is to always make your decisions based on what you and your family needs. The “wants” will come when things get better but needs are for […]
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