Money Sense Tips

Some experts said that the worst is over. Other said the global recession is just getting worse with flu pandemic threating it.

Nevertheless, we still need to survive. Here are 5 ways which you can use to survive through this recession.

1.  Pay down your debts and look at your investments. Cut up all credit cards and save one for emergencies only.  Put away enough money to last for a minimum of 18 months. Open a money market account or a CD.  If you have stocks, don’t sell; ride the tide. Continue contributing to your 401K plan.  If you are currently contributing to a Variable A Annuity, change it to the Fixed Fund Program which yields 8.25%.

2.  Sit down with your family and revisit the household budget. Make cuts where necessary, especially in the miscellaneous category.  Refrain from buying unnecessary items such ordering take-out food, magazines, lottery scratches, and other incidental items that add up.  If you tend to dine out once a week, reduce that to once a month.  Bring your own lunch to work.  Use public transportation when you can and/or carpool to work with a friend or neighbor.  Try to complete all outside errands and grocery shopping in one day.

3.  If you have items at home that are gathering dust in the attic or garage, consider selling them on eBay.  Do you have any clothing that is new or slightly used?  If so, you may want to take them to a consignment shop wherein you can sell them for a commission.
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5.  Look into applying for a second job.  Ask your boss if there is additional work requiring overtime.  If you have teens at home, perhaps they can apply for part-time work after school or on weekends, or assist neighbors by babysitting or dog-walking.

We will all have to buckle down on expenditures during this difficult time.  More importantly, do not panic.  Just do the best you can for you and your family and we will eventually see light at the end of this long, dark tunnel.