We hear a lot about how the recession is affecting people's retirements and investments, but rarely do we hear how it truly affects younger professionals. I found this blog entry really helpful and motivating. The author is a New York Times bestseller and writes for Forbes, The Economist and BusinessWeek.

Recession-Proof Yourself: Four Tips for Twenty-somethings

http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/goldsmith/2008/11/recessionproof_yourself_four_t.html

Hey this is interesting. thx for posting.

interesting. i found another interesting blog about this same topic - emphasis on having second jobs as a younger professional.
http://twentyset.com/generation-ys-second-job-is-the-key-to-surviving-the-recession/

Some tips I've heard over and over again -
Tips:
1. Reduce your credit card debt
2. Save a percentage of your income
3. Hone or expand your job skills
4. evaluate your personal spending and budget
5. invest in the stock market while prices are low – particularly if you are younger and not near retirement age.