We need to get into some economics today and I’m going to do some prognosticating. This is a very rare event on the show, so here goes!

Prediction: there will be a global recession in the future. And gas will go up to $20/gallon.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about what we can do to get ready for it! After all, that’s the only thing that likely matters to you or me.

One of the keys to being financially successfully over the long term is to avoid the big mistakes. One big mistake (of many) might be getting laid flat by the coming recession and increase in gas prices.

Today I share with you some thoughts on some of the things you can do today to prepare for this eventuality.

I hope these ideas are useful to you!

Joshua

Links:

• “Consumer Prices in U.S. Drop Most in Six Years as Fuel Falls” 
• “If the Price of Gas Matters to Your Family Budget, You Are Doing it Wrong”

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Joshua J. Sheats, MSFS, is the world's leading authority on integrating lifestyle goals and money goals without conflict. He teaches normal people how to seamlessly connect the science of financial planning with the joy of goal achievement.

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