Technically, we’re not in a recession yet, but we are definitely heading there. As young women in our twenties without families or mortgages, we wonder whether the recession really effects us?
Not to be a barer of bad news, but the answer is yes. Gas and food prices have been skyrocketing, job layoffs are on the rise, and more renters are being displaced because leasing companies have been losing their buildings (mortgages do not only effect home owners).
Okay, now that I have scared you, please take a step back from the ledge and remember the best defense is a good offense. The best offense for recession is to have 3-6 months of savings in a high yield savings account. This savings can protect you if you lose your job, are forced to move, etc.
If you do not have any savings yet, take a deep breath, and realize that now is the perfect time to start. The first step to develop saving plan is paying off any residual credit card debt. If you were to lose your job, this debt could get significantly out of control. Also, carrying a large balance on your credit card effects your credit rating.
A great way to figure out how to save or chip away at that credit card debt, is to analyze your bank statement. You can see where you are spending the most money and develop ways to reduce this spending. I will also be including a weekly Budget Lexicon “saving money tip” to help you get on your way.
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Ok so I am officially scared now after reading your post, but I think it was just the right amount of information to get me to finally take action 🙂 No more shopping for the sheer activity, but only when I need things. Thanks for your informative insight!
So glad to hear that! Saving money can be a slow process. Once you have started taking steps in that direction, you’ll start to feel really good about it. I am planning to include practical tips on saving money in my posts in the next few weeks. These tips will help you live a fabulous life as you are saving money.
Now is the perfect time to start saving with the tax rebate coming too. Its scary to see how everything is tied together in a vicious circle-fuel, food,gas, housing. Thanks for the tips!
Great article…I couldn’t agree more that when one door closes another one opens! It just takes a little bit of motivation, and personal drive in order to make yourself succeed. The good thing about the internet and the opportunity to make money is that you can do it with very little overhead! I started a blog not to long ago that deals with surviving during a recession or tough economic times. I actually wrote a small book on it that is loaded with information and I have priced it at the affordable price of 5.00 for an immediate download. If you get a chance, check out my site!