Recessions happen and you can see it and take the appropriate steps just before it is way too late. Below are a few guidelines you should know that will help you survive, read the article if you want to know exactly what you can do

Since the great upswing of capitalism in the late 1800s until present, the failings of the system have been proven time and again.

When money is the basic criterion those who have it own everything. They own the leaders and the followers, and as Jay Gould said; "I can hire half the working class to kill the other half."

I Definitely have quit buying stuff, at the stores, to decorate my house. I either buy at rummage sales or keep an ear open for people who are giving stuff away and then I repurpose my "new to me" goodies. Actually, I have found that I would rather decorate this way. It means more to me, I enjoy doing it, and it always ends up looking great-well, most of the time. If I do purchase gifts, most generally, I purchase handmade or go directly to Etsy. Click HERE to go right to the fabulous land of Etsy! I have shopped there almost since they launched many moons ago. I love Etsy!