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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

Motherhood Moments

But in a recession, you’ll want to consider padding your existing savings — especially due to recent inflation that has pushed the cost of living higher. Assess your emergency savings today and explore ways to bolster them through possible side hustles or gig work. Recessions often mean layoffs and higher unemployment.

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Money Anxiety. Let It Go.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As an actress, I often face periods of unwanted unemployment. Rather than letting myself become overwhelmed by money anxiety every time a show closes, I live my life in a way that allows me to be prepared for unemployment and inconsistent income at any time. It hasn’t always been that simple though. Do You Have an Income Problem?

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Birmingham's Y'all Connect social media & blogging conference $30 off coupon code

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Save $30 on admission to the Y''all Connect social media & blogging conference July 23. cat:Bargains Deals cat:Education cat:Employment/Unemployment cat:Facebook/Twitter'

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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. This past year my husband and I went through a period of unemployment which was tricky and when we did have employment is was casual. There are a variety of payments depending on your situation such as unemployment or parenting.

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Way to go Time Warner

Saving In Akron

Related Posts: Posting Today Cleveland Women’s Show Giveaway Winners Freebie Friday Reminder – Congress Votes on Unemployment Extensions this Week High Value Coupon for A1 Steak Sauce. It was some type of area-wide outage, and of course, I wasn't able to get anything done at all today. Way to go, Time Warner!!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? This one my husband saved from his own childhood 10. We love old toys!

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Use a savings account to pay down debts. Pick a plan that works for you.

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