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How single mums can prepare for the upcoming recession in Australia

During the pandemic, many Australians became jobless and at that time it was customary to be anxious about lifestyles. I also faced tough situations during Covid and I learned during that time that we should always prepare for unexpected situations.

I started to apply healthy budget habits to ready myself for any emergency. Well if your finances are in order it’s a good thing but I’m here to tell you how you can prepare for a recession in Australia. So, be relaxed.

Let’s dig into some methods on how we can plan for any uncertain situation.

1. Re-evaluate Your Budget Every Month

Aussies face a lot of money-saving issues because of the lack of planning. They make a budget and leave it for months or even years. They don’t check to be sure they are spending according to budget or break the budget. When people don’t evaluate their budget this is the main reason they spend extra money.

Initially, I also didn’t evaluate the budget for that, I spent more every month than was planned, then I realized everything should be managed in a proper way and I should spend according to my budget. I started re-evaluating my budget at the end of the month and comparing my monthly spending with my planned budget.
Now everything is on track. My spending doesn’t go above the budget because I manage it properly.

2. Set-up Back Up Plan For Emergency

If you need additional funds, check out where you can get them. The home equity line is reliable in this scenario. If you’re qualified or employed you will have more chances to obtain it. I trust in an emergency fund because you never know what will happen in the future. Having an emergency fund will protect you from the 2022 recession in Australia. So, you should plan already for extra emergency funds.

3. Don’t Waste Your Money On Impulse Buying

I wasted a lot of money on unnecessary products. When I went shopping, I just became excited and picked up things without thinking about whether they would be used or not. When I threw those unnecessary products in the dustbin then I realized how much I wasted my money. Now I make a list before going shopping and buy the things which are listed in the list. It helps me to buy according to my budget.

4. Invest Your Savings

Don’t keep your saved money in your accounts, invest the money on which you have confirmed that you will get the benefit in upcoming years. Think properly before taking the decision of investment.

When I made a decision on investment I went for a trusted financial advisor for discussion. He gave me many ideas in which I can invest like property, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, cryptocurrency, gold, etc.

I took gold from my saved money because gold rates are increasing day by day. I was sure that I would get benefits from my investment. For the next time, I have decided to buy the property but for that, I have started to save our money. Let’s see when I will save money for property investment.

Final Words

So, these are the tips for how to prepare for a recession in 2022. I mentioned those things which I experienced in my life. I hope that by following these things you will spend your life comfortably even during the recession.

If your financial strategies are properly managed then no matter what the economic situation will be, these strategies can improve your budget and give you a peaceful life. Improve your savings accounts and career opportunities if you want to prepare for unexpected circumstances.


Hannah Johnson is a Brisbane based freelance writer who runs a small retail business but writing is her passion. Her writing style is versatile and she loves to explore unique topics for her content. She is a thorough researcher and believes to concrete her articles with facts and figures. She adheres to actionable knowledge and always thinks about how her content can improve the life of others.