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We're here to help readers by providing economic analysis as well as by offering a rich source of ideas for making the most of the money you've got in a world gone mad financially.

Craig has been a small business owner for thirty years and is a former college instructor. He now seeks to thrive in the current economic crisis as an individual investor specializing in trading e-mini futures.

Michelle writes on more practical financial topics.

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Financial backup plan

Something made me think today of my grandfather and his financial wisdom.

He was married and had one child (my mother) during the depression of the 1930s. He told me how important it was that he had a backup source of income at that time. When he was laid off from his regular job, he used his training in electricity to wire farm houses for extra income so the family could continue to eat.

Fast forward to 2009. I’m not necessarily predicting a second Great Depression. But I’m also not claiming such an event is impossible. What I am suggesting is that having a backup plan for earning money is still an excellent idea. Consider it a form of “income insurance.”

I have mine. Can I encourage you to work on yours?

Craig