10 Crucial Tips to Beat the Recession

A new R-word started making rounds in the financial markets all over the world in early 2008-09. The big R for RECESSION was responsible for crippling economies, huge companies shutting shop and limiting job opportunities resulting in massive lay-offs all around the world. 

In a situation like this, how can you keep your head above the water? We spoke to Financial experts Kartik Jhaveri and PV Subramanyam for their 10 tips to stay afloat at a time of financial crisis. 

According to PV Subramanyam, most people who got into major trouble during the recession have done so because of the following:

1. Living far beyond their means 

2. Assuming the bonus every year will keep increasing 

3. Buying a house far greater than their needs 

4. Working in the financial services industry like mutual funds, life insurance, etc. where a huge downsizing is still to come. 

5. Paying too much for a poor quality MBA

If you belong to any to the above categories, is there any way to fix the problem? Yes, there is. 

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