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Banks across the United States are preparing to combat the growing fears of a global recession. There are a few things you can do to proof yourself against this looming threat.

Lessen your spending! Make this one of your top priorities. Decide if you really need that new model eggbeater, or if it can wait. Make a decision to cut back on that extravagant cruise you were thinking about booking. If you live on a tighter budget for a while, you’ll be better for it.

Pay down your debts. This is a very important thing to do in times like this. Make sure to pay down your credit cards or lines of credit. Make sure you are paying the lowest interest you can on the credit cards you have.

Cut your bills down. Make sure you are paying the cheapest price you can for utilities such as gas, electricity and water. Check out what you are paying for Internet, your cell phone, car leases and entertainment. There are probably a few places in the above categories that you can cut back on. Call your service providers and ask if you can have a lower rate. You dont get what you dont ask for.

Putting about 10% of your total income away in a special fund that you never touch is a good idea. This is a good thing to do, as you need a security cushion in case of emergencies. Its always wise to be safe. Its not so hard to part with 10% of everything you make, if you are secure in the knowledge that its building a security cushion for you.

If you have something called a tracker mortgage, the rate may be cut down if a recession hits.

Most of these tips are just common sense. But sense doesnt seem so common sometimes. There is an endless amount of improvement available by applying some discipline to your financial scene. But it does take a lot of self-control to keep a tight budget working.

If you follow the above advice, you should be able to improve the odds of not suffering from the apparent economic turmoil that is rolling out across the world.