Ive always heard thattax refundsare for investing or saving for retirement.

It’s for eggs.

I know there’s a gap between official numbers andpeople’s actual feelings about the economy.

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“Is housing expensive?Yes.Are my grocery bills going up or down?Up.Has my income risen?

Google Trends data shows recession searches surged in the US bysome 1,200%earlier this month.

It’s no wonder so many news headlines feel like #recessionindicators.

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The first thing I recommend is tracking your income and expenses with an eye toward paying downhigh-interest debt.

That can help withbasic budgetingand more mindful spending.

The second is to shop around for competitive yields on low-risk investment accounts, like certificates of deposit.

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Finally, practice resilience.

When life gives you eggs, sometimes all you might do is make an omelet.

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