3 Key Lessons Learned From the Great Recession

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It’s tough to describe what living through a recession is like when you’ve never done it before.

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While it’s essential to stay informed, it’s equally important to know when to step away and focus on what you can control (this advice is primarily for me).

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Living Through a Recession is Difficult

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In that case, we will all know someone who loses a job, files for bankruptcy forecloses on a home, or severs a relationship due to financial reasons.

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Stick to Your Long-Term Plan

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If you haven’t pulled your money out now, it’s time to hold on for dear life unless you need the money to survive.

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Help Others in Need

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We look for organizations that take the dollar we offer and amplify it. We will continue to search for opportunities to give back to a community that has been so good to us.

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