Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Surviving the Financial Crisis



By: Allison Franklin


The financial crisis is everywhere, so it is important to know what you can do to avoid being caught in the middle of it. There are a number of steps that can be taken. Some of the most important will be discussed here. The first is to alter your current financial expectations. People need to realize that they may not be able to reach their financial goals because of the tough economic times and they need to adjust them to compensate. The second is to figure out what your necessaries are and cut back on luxury items. When people are short on money, they should only spend it on what is really needed and important. The third is to calculate your monthly budget. This goes along with figuring your necessaries and luxuries as this will tell you how much of each item you can afford. The fourth is to continue to pay the debt you are already in. If you do not continue to do this it will accumulate more and late fees will be added. If people follow these simple steps they will be able to stay afloat during these tough economic times. It is important for everyone to understand what they can do to help themselves and money management is so important in life.


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