13 Ways to Make Your Finances Recession Resistant

Recession isn't official yet, but many financial pundits believe we're heading in that direction. Recession affects both sides of your personal income statement, and not in a good way. Rising unemployment and flat wages can affect the stability of your income. And higher prices stretch your budget.

Those two outcomes combined can create financial disaster, especially if you're currently living paycheck to paycheck.

The good news is that there are ways to make your finances recession resistant. Use this time now -- while the U.S. employment picture is still stable -- to shore up your finances. Read on for 13 finance-strengthening steps you can take.

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