Does The Local Press Always Tell Both Sides? - Do You Believe Everything You Read?

Does The Local Press Always Tell Both Sides? - Do You Believe Everything You Read?

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When you see a news announcements forecasting an imminent downturn in the economy or see a report discussing the credit crunch, what is the first feeling that you have regarding money? For the ordinary person it might be to identify possible opportunities to reduce their weekly outgoings. This would be understandable, as fear is a powerful emotion for determining how and where we spend our money.

House owners decide that it is a bad time to sell their house to purchaselook for a new one, car owners decide that it is a bad time to consider a new car, parents vow not to spend too much on Christmas gifts for their children. Basically, demands for countless goods and services are reduced.

For example, when fewer people are looking to buy new homes, the value of the average home goes down. What happens to the rental market? The irony is that this is a fantastic time to purchase a house if you have money and do not need to sell your house to buy the house.

Those people with cash to invest are enjoying the current economic 'crisis'! They can buy rental properties at a much reduced price and there is an increased likelihood that they will find tenants. Hence, they are able to profit greatly from the changes in the economy.

Banks have suffered as a result of the economic situation and many have needed financial backing from the government, but the government will capitalise from these arrangements. They will own equity in the banks and the economy will recover in time. As an example, in November 2008 the government acquired 57.9% of the Royal Bank of Scotland in the UK.

Usually, whilst one section of people is struggling, another group is benefiting. When retail sales decline, direct sales increase, when the property market drops, the rental market capitalises. When banks struggle, the government benefits. The objective is to be on the right side of the equation!

Now I know what you are thinking: I dont have money to invest. A recent report on the BBC news website (22nd January 2009), detailed a study from two leading American economists. They suggested that by studding the effects of 18 similar financial events around the world, that it could be as much as 6 years before property prices reach rock bottom and 3 years for the stock market to reach its lowest point. These are only the findings of one study, but if you take responsibility for your financial situation now, you may be better equiped to invest within the next 3 to 6 years. This could be the last chance you get during your working life to benefit from these economic changes!

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