Things are Looking Up

Yes, I know, the down economy has a lot of us feeling down. But I’m here to tell you nine reasons that the situation may be turning brighter. Consider the following:

1. Interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages have reached all-time lows. You could save some money on your payment or get out of a risky interest-only loan.
2. Gas prices, topping over $4 per gallon recently, have dipped below $2. It’s no longer three digits to fill up that SUV and take a road trip.
3. While layoffs continue at major companies worldwide, consulting opportunities are rampant. Companies like the idea of paying just for a project and not all the overhead.
4. The government is getting smarter by the day in how they use the bailout money and the economy does seem to be stabilizing.
5. The new administration comes in on January 20th and you can’t help but feel optimism at a new direction… even if you supported the other guy.
6. This is a great time to buy things like houses, cars, tech gadgets, etc. Companies are so eager for your business you just might get the deal of a lifetime.
7. If you just got a severance package from your company you may be worried but you also get the gift of reevaluating your priorities and choosing a new career direction.
8. Banks are making it harder to lend money and that tighter restriction will make it easier for you to avoid getting into financial difficulties down the road.
9. Finally… when things are bad and bottom out, they can’t go anywhere but up, so hold true to the belief that good times are around the corner.

There you have it… nine reasons that it just may be sunnier than you ever imagined!