Just a quick intermission from the space stuff - We’re living in tight times. Gas prices are rising, housing values are falling and it’s harder than ever to get a loan these days. But don’t despair; there is some good news in all of this mess. For one thing, look at a recession as a sale on stocks. You won’t find better deals or a better opportunity to accomplish the number one rule of stock purchasing - buy low, sell high.
Another positive is that this is a great time for all of us to grow up a little and take ownership for our circumstances. Review your savings, review your spending habits, write up a budget, and plan on reducing your debt. If an economic down-turn isn’t enough to force you to change your habits, the alternative is waiting until it’s too late. Consumerist.com has produced a nice, easy-to-adopt list of 10 things you can do today to make a difference in your financial life. What are you waiting for? Go visit them now!