How to Prepare for a Recession: 2 Money Moves to Make NOW

BiggerPockets MoneyJul 23, 202443m 56s13.1K viewsScore 65
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emergency fund
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Summary

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This episode discusses how to prepare for potential economic downturns and job layoffs by focusing on building a robust emergency fund. Hosts share actionable strategies for reducing spending, optimizing grocery budgets, and re-evaluating subscriptions to free up cash for savings.

Key insights

  • Auditing your expenses can help identify areas where you can save, like cutting back on impulse Amazon purchases by canceling Amazon Prime.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Don't rely on a credit card as your emergency fund. It’s best to have liquid assets available.

Tools & resources

  • BiggerPockets Money Podcastwebsite

    BiggerPockets Money interview from 1/31/24 on Systematically Increasing Income and Intentionally Decreasing Spending with A Purple Life. Episode 110.

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