By Douglas Hanna

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you are aware of the current state of the economy. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight. It affects all of us either directly or indirectly.

This isn't something "new." We've been through this before. The only upside of our situation this time is that we now have more sophisticated ways to share information.

When faced with an economic crisis, either individually or collectively, our first inclination is to cut out luxuries. That's a pretty obvious step to take. It's just the first step, however. Sometimes we are so close to a problem we just can't "see the forest for the trees."

The first thing to understand is that you are in this by yourself. There are no magic bullets or safety nets poised to soften the landing when you fall off the cliff. You have to look out for you and yours because no one else is going to do it.

There are steps you can take to minimize the effects on your finances. You just need to know where to begin.

We believe we have the answers to your questions about where to begin your quest on fighting the recession monster. "Surviving the Recession" is just what the doctor ordered to cure your recession ills.

You've taken the first step just by reading this page. Take a look at what's waiting in the wings to help you survive this mess:

• What Kind of Mortgage Fits You Best?

• How to reduce your grocery costs by 10% or more

• Cut Your Energy Bill

• Stomp Your Phone Bill

• Chop Your Cable Bill

• 10 Ways to Bust the Cost of Your Auto Insurance

• Lower the Cost of Your Homeowner’s Insurance

• Heal Your Health Care Costs

• Tame the Credit Card Monster

• Life Insurance – Who Needs it

• Slash Those Travel Costs

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