Everybody is scared of a possible recession. This has become apparent during the last global financial crisis. Now, many households are assessing the stability of their finances. Of course, no one wants to be a casualty of any possible recession. Are your family finances recession-proof? Here is a simple checklist.
1. The main source of household income is not formal employment. It is logical that employment is not a secured income source especially during recession, when many companies from across various industries fold up and dwindle. Job loss is an inevitable and potential occurrence that may happen to all formally employed professionals. It could spur financial crisis and instability.
2. Family income comes from a home-based or small business. The recent financial crisis has allowed so many households to realize the advantage of owning and operating a business over relying on formal employment. Businesses are more likely to grow exponentially. A household has the potential to earn so much more from running a business, compared with formal employment wherein monthly income is fixed.