How to Prepare Yourself for Recession?

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Create a pool of emergency funds by keeping some savings aside from the salary so that you can use them for tough times.

Emergency Funds

1

Clear your debts immediately and decide which debts need to be of utmost importance, like credit card bills, utility bills, or car and housing loans.

Clear Debts

2

Hire a financial advisor who can look into the financial aspect and help you with the corrective measures.

Analyze Financial Condition

3

Evaluate your monthly budget and know what expenses you can cut from the monthly bills, like frequently eating in restaurants. 

Monthly Budget

4

Invest in a diversified portfolio to have an extra income source that can save you during a recession. 

Make Investments

5

Consider updating the resume on different job portals, so you get the opportunity quickly, even if you lose the job.

Update the Resume

6

Keep the high-cost obligations aside for a certain period—for example, high-interest rate debts like using credit cards.

High-Cost Obligations

7

Know the balance between income and expenses. If expenses are more than the income, cut back on unnecessary costs. 

Budgeting Style

8

Improve skills, look for better job opportunities that offer better stability, and look for additional sources of income. 

Expand Skills

9

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