Are You Prepared For Recession?
The Status of The Economy
At face value, the economy is looking pretty good. Stocks are up and unemployment is down. While this is certainly a time of feast, it’s likely that there is going to be a time of famine in the near future. The economy is in the expansion phase of the business cycle. It’s certainly possible for this phase to go on a while longer, but eventually the economy is going to reverse course. Some economists worry that we are again seeing asset bubbles in stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate. These “bubbles” are created when rapid growth and investing frenzy hike the price of an asset beyond its real value. These bubbles eventually burst.
How to Prepare for Recession
While the economic forces at work behind recessions are pretty complicated, the steps you should take to prepare are simple.
- Don’t buy a house. Buying when the market is inflated is never a good idea.
- Get out of debt.
- Save Money. I would recommend having 3-6 months’ worth of expenses saved.
- Consider filing bankruptcy. It can be nearly impossible save money if you have an unmanageable amount of debt. We have serviced thousands of clients including clients in the Fairfield area. Please give us a call to set up a free consultation to see if you are looking for a Fairfield bankruptcy attorney.
These recommendations are just the tip of the iceberg of wise financial management. I lay out a complete guide for financial success in my upcoming book Life After Bankruptcy. Please give our Stockton bankruptcy office call if you are interested in a copy.
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