Happy New Year everyone! I start 2009 with some sense of hope mixed with nervousness, afterall 2008 (specially the later part) was difficult for everyone. Worldwide recession fears enforced by the burst of the housing bubble, credit crunch and stock market declines were all part of 2008.
But as it should always happen, we must stay focused and not let the downpour of negativity affect all of us. Let’s learn from what happened in 2008 and use it to handle the new year in making it better. Start with ourselves, let’s grow from this. As this whole 2008 mess stems from bad finances, I think for this year, we need more people becoming financially knowledgeable and responsible. Save, live below your means, focus on people, three things that can really change how you handle money.
As they say “Anything that doesn’t kill you, would only make you stronger”, so with that I say welcome 2009 and bring it on!
