Thirteen things we can do to help the economy

Feb 25, 2009 Author: Megan | Filed under: Thursday Thirteen

Spend your money – don’t hoard it.
If you have a stable job and you can pay all your bills without any problems go out and spend your money. If everyone who could afford to spend money, spent their money we’d be out of the economy in no time!
Invest!
Now is the perfect time to start investing. Think about it: The market is at an all-time low. The only place to go is up. Get in while the market’s cheap and you’ll rake in the dough!
Be positive!
As much as you’d like, don’t disparage the economy. The more people complain or fear economic issues, the worse it gets. Think positive and it’ll get better. It’s the power of suggestion – it works! Look on the bright side – there’s always a bright side – appreciate what you have in life and you will be given more.
Help a sister out!
Know someone who’s having a hard time? Do what you can to help them out. Bring them grocery shopping, send them flowers, just do what you can to make it easier for those who are less fortunate.
Buy American
Going out of your way to choose American products (even if they are more expensive than products made in other countries) directly helps the US economy and helps keep Americans working.
Buy handmade and second-hand products from eBay and Etsy. Supporting local craftspeople and entrepreneurs puts more money in American’s hands and encourages small businesses to succeed.
Practice random acts of kindness.
Volunteer.
Make the most of your $8 a week.
Become an entrepreneur.
Keep your job. Do more. Be more productive. Anything to stay employed.
Pay cash, not credit.
Go green.

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10 Responses for "Thirteen things we can do to help the economy"

Thorne February 26th, 2009 at 12:32 am 1

Yay Megan!!! I LOVE (lovelovelove) your 13 this week! Woot!
I’m up at both Thornesworld
and The Eclectic Witch!
I hope you’ll stop by!
Malcolm February 26th, 2009 at 1:40 am 2

This is an excellent list of ideas. I never thought about investing now, but this is the right time to do it.
samulli February 26th, 2009 at 3:28 am 3

Good ideas. I agree with all of them. I would like to do much more of #1, unfortunately I don’t have any money to spend. LOL
But funny you mention Etsy, as this is exactly what my T13 is about this week.
Carmen February 26th, 2009 at 4:35 am 4

I feel as if I’ve been personally keeping the economy afloat. What the US will do if I stop buying these big ticket items, I just don’t know. But I do need to stop.
Brenda February 26th, 2009 at 6:21 am 5

Thanks for the hopeful message!
Tricia February 26th, 2009 at 7:53 am 6

Great list! I wish I had money to spend on the non-necessities; but right now we are just scraping by. I am however making my list for that personal economic turnaround I happen to know is just over the horizon.
Megan February 26th, 2009 at 7:54 am 7

Great list this week, filled with hope and common sense! Got a question about #12…ATM cards…considered as cash or credit?
Chameleon@CoffeeBreak February 26th, 2009 at 12:18 pm 8

What an inspiring Thursday 13! It’s the perfect time to invest if you have the money for it and are willing to do some homework/background reading on the stocks you’re considering. Invest in a company that’s fundamentally sound, and you could come out a winner.
Becky68 February 26th, 2009 at 1:58 pm 9

Very good ideas! I’m already doing your #1. I am right at my limit on my cash flow in & out, but between the extra $8. (your #9)per week ($16. per paycheck for me, as I’m an every other week paycheck receiver) & my once yearly raise coming up in my first March paycheck, I’m going to be a little better off soon, my company’s stock is embarrassingly low right now. Maybe I should invest in it (your #9)!
jenn March 4th, 2009 at 5:53 pm 10

All great ideas. I am a big etsy shopper.