The new year is here and lets be honest 2009 is going to be all about the money….. well lack of it.
As we land into 2009, House prices are falling, the UK VAT rate is all over the place, Banks are going under and retailers on the high street are going under like its going out of fashion. While everyone is starting to thinking about how to achieve their New Year Resolutions I was wondering how many peoples New Year Resolutions are all about getting themselves sorted finically; instead of just ditching pork pies from their bellies.
Lets be honest if something’s going to go tits up in your finances its a high chance that its going to happen this years. You could ether sort it out and get out of debt or you could just screw it; pretend that everything is going to be ok and prepare for the worst.
Personally I’m going to work my nuts off, make the most of my time and do it with a big fat smile on the face the whole time.
This year I am restarting my mission post one picture per week for the whole of the year. Any one interested join in at http://www.flickr.com/groups/pic52/
52 Weeks – PIC 52
Happy New Year to you all – X
Actually my thoughts have been about finances this New Year, and although it’s not a resolution I’ve promised myself I’ll sort out a few financial things in the next couple of months. I’m very lucky that I’ve just been promoted, and thus landed a decent payrise, so my financial preparations are going to be more about saving, just in case, and being aware of what is going where. I have zero interest in money or finances which is why I’ve told myself I’m going to make an effort now rather than later! I’m pretty concerned for quite a few people I know who seem very ignorant of the UK financial situation and might end up spending themselves into trouble if they’re not careful 🙁
Here’s hoping not too many people end up as casualties of the credit crunch and housing problems, and our country can haul itself out of this mire before long!