Mike Genza

How To Survive Recession By Living Pay-Check To Pay-Check

The financial crisis of 2008 plunged the world into the Great Recession, a period marked by high unemployment rates, an increase in home foreclosures, and a reduction in personal savings. It’s no secret that that recession affected most people in some way or another. People lost their jobs, their homes, and even their faith in a better future. However, life goes on. We can either let this unfortunate circumstance destroy us or use it as motivation to rebuild stronger than before. In order to thrive during times of economic instability, one must be able to adapt to new circumstances and change old habits for new ones. The first step towards thriving is recognizing the challenges you face and finding ways to overcome them.