Ask an economist to define recession for you and chances are, theyll tell you that it is a state of the economy where it declines for at least 6 months. But thats just a pretty, picture-book definition. Recession can affect not just cities and countries, it can also affect individuals and families on a more personal level. To help you implement tax and personal anti-recession steps, here are things you can do:
Start saving. Now.
If you have a nest egg stashed somewhere, good for you. Boost it with more savings. If you dont, its time to start immediately. Implement tax and personal savings steps in order to fight the effects of recession.
Cut back on spending immediately.
If you think you need everything you buy, gather your last few weeks worth of receipts and rate each item according to necessity. Chances are, there are a few things there that youll realize now that you didnt really have to buy.
If you see the same pattern in most of your receipts, thats a sign that you ought to cut back on your expenses and seriously implement a budget or spending plan. You could, for example, cancel gym memberships and take up running or home exercises...