2023 is finally here, but economy experts have warned about a recession and economy slow down. Some experts believe the economy is already in a recession.
The economic cycle, also known as a business cycle, refers to fluctuations of the economy between periods of expansion (growth) and contraction (recession). Factors such as gross domestic product (GDP), interest rates, total employment, and consumer spending can help to determine the current stage of the economic cycle. (Investopedia)
A couple of experts believe we are in the contraction phase, however do not panic! We are here to help you navigate these tough times with these 5 easy tips.
Tip #1 - Acquiring A New Job Skill
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Tip #2 - Getting Rid Of Your High Interest Credit Card Debt
With interest rates rising rapidly, one great way to keep your debt low is to pay up or get low interest loan or transfer high-interest debt to a credit card with a 0 percent rate.
"If I owed any money at 18%, the first thing I’d do with any money I had would be to pay it off." – Warren Buffett - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CHAIRMAN AND CEO
Tip #3 - Budgeting And Building Your Savings
Ask yourself where can I reduce monthly expenses? Eliminating small expenses like multiple streaming subscriptions e.g. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ can help boost your savings.
Tip #4 - Being Savvy With Investing
The market usually slumps before a recession, so this may be a good opportunity to invest for the long term or even take advantage of tax loss harvesting for loosing investments.
Tip #5 - Making Sure You Are Getting Deals
Make sure you are getting good deals for every major purchase you make e.g. furniture, electronics, new car, house. Apps like Gas Buddy, RetailMeNot, Flipp, PricePulse, Honey Coupons, Groupon, Cash back and Rewards cards are a must.
Keep Your Head Up!
Keep your head up! It's a new year, believe in yourself. To learn more about tech roles like the Agile Scrum Master role, visit our homepage where the course is listed.
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