All Posts Tagged With: "recession"
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 […]
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 […]
ContinuedAlways Get Good Advice and Have a Plan in a Recession
Good advice for surviving a recession is really a matter of common sense. But when times get tough and one of the spouses loses a job it can be very tense, emotions run wild, and it is hard to think clearly. This is why you always need to have several plans to get you through […]
ContinuedIn Sight and In Mind to Keep Your Job in a Recession
In the midst of a recession when many are losing their jobs due to layoffs, one of your most important priorities should be to do whatever it takes to keep your present job. And one of the best actions you can take is keeping in the sight and mind of your bosses by bringing something […]
ContinuedHow Can You Possibly Take a Vacation in a Recession?
The recession in the U.S. economy affects every aspect of the family budget to include the decision to take or cancel the family vacation. Cancelling the vacation is always the first reaction from the one controlling the budget in the middle of a recession. However you should reconsider before you cancel. You and your family […]
ContinuedWhen You Must Change Your Job Skills to Beat the Recession
A few decades ago, every railroad train had a caboose on the end of it where a conductor and brakeman sat and communicated via radio with the engineers driving the locomotive. Look at a train in the U.S. today and you will see no caboose—only a flashing red light at the very end. If you […]
ContinuedSurviving a Layoff in Today’s Recession of the U.S. Economy
There are two big fears for most Americans when in the midst of a recession like the U.S. economy is experiencing. One fear is the rising prices and the other is the threat of a layoff. A layoff is one of life’s bad experiences and is quite common in a recession because business slows. You […]
ContinuedExercise and Staying Fit in a Recession
So what does exercise and staying fit have to do with the recession looming in the U.S economy? It has plenty to do with coping through these stressful times. Neglecting exercise causes health problems which leads to more expense when things are financially tough. You can save tremendously on healthcare costs by doing everything you […]
ContinuedHaving the Right Diet in a Recession
Why does a website that centers on the economy have anything to say about your diet? We think you’ll see why by reading on. During the lean times of an economic recession like what the U.S. economy is experiencing, stress levels increase and along with stress come poor diet, poor health, and weight gain. Food […]
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