Comments on: 8 Ways To Prosper No Matter What Happens to The Economy

By: Lora Papineau

Lora Papineau — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:15:35 +0000

Amen!! I support #3 Pay down your Debt. The less debt you have the more money in your pocket. I’m not saying not to ever get a loan. I’m saying to pay them off quickly so you are in control and not paying more for the item. Take responsibility for your spending!!!

By: Jennifer @ Money Saver 101

Jennifer @ Money Saver 101 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:23:17 +0000

I’m working on the business project thing. As soon as we settle into our house, I’m making a small investment of money and a huge investment in time and effort in the hopes of increasing our family income.

I’m a big believer in taking responsibility for yourself, and your finances. Don’t rely on the government or anyone else to make things better for you. In all honesty, the biggest reason people are hoping the government can fix these problems is so they can go back to squandering their money without worry.

By: Atniz

Atniz — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:42:08 +0000

Paying off debts is one of the biggest challenge that each one of us facing these days. No matter he is a millionaire or hardcore poor, debts always killing us.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:32:04 +0000

Thanks guys, investing in yourself is really important – I think we all can agree on that. Take “investing” in a broad sense and do the work that needs to be done in all parts of our lives, work done now which will pay good returns later. I think we can actually extend financial knowledge we’ve learned into other areas of our lives.

By: blake

blake — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:26:02 +0000

Nice post money. I really like number 1- as Benjamin Franklin said, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. I think I’m finally learning to truly believe this.

By: Rick Vaughn

Rick Vaughn — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:29:42 +0000

Money,

All of these points bring alot of merit no doubt. The way I like to think about the current climate is simple. Now more than ever you need to invest in yourself. The money is there you just have to be smart enough to find it.

In every economic melt down there is always a transfer of wealth. What side are you going to be on when things improve?

By: The Happy Rock

The Happy Rock — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:17:32 +0000

Thanks for the link ME.

I would also add a general life philosophy
of accepting the truth of the situation and
living in the moment. Choose to be happy
now as the next thing or next day won’t do it.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:42:16 +0000

Good points, guys: being grateful on the inside and proactive on the outside by taking actionable steps to get ahead. Very essential, that nicely sums it up!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:28:53 +0000

MoneyEnergy,

This sounds like a great deal of common sense and the best way to handle challenging times is through a proactive approach.

Personally, I myself will be looking into item number seven when I finish my current employment contract within a few months. I would like to do a part time course in writing, editing or journalism, an area in which I feel that I would like to develop my skills a lot further, with the prospect of eventually looking for professional opportunities within that area.

By: The Almost Millionaire

The Almost Millionaire — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:30:13 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more! I especially believe in #8. Times like these are great times to take stock of all the blessings in your life, be thankful, and take care of yourself. Look for affordable luxeries that can brighten up your day.