What specific actions do you think need to be undertaken to fix things? Is an all-out collapse avoidable?

I recently outlined my 2011 financial strategy.  The focus of this strategy was to accumulate capital, to deploy at attractive investments and opportunities as the economic environment continues to deteriorate in the coming years (a view I definitely hold).
It’s important to also look at the possible risks in 2011 that might hamper your efforts to reach your financial goals in 2011.  If you haven’t yet determined those goals, well, you should back up a step and determine them.  Then, move on to the risks that you need to prepare for.
There …

Oh boy is 2011 going to be an exciting year! Some things that I think might happen.

In 2010, I made significant progress in my financial life and took some large steps towards where I want to be.  I established some foundational type stuff with my finances.  I made some purchases of some items I needed to get out of the way (long-term asset purchases, not consumer-type purchases).  I got my DRIP investing up and running and off to a great start, and I got my feet wet with some precious metals investing.  All things I needed to take care of.
In 2011, my strategy is all about …

Happy Holidays everyone.  I hope you get some time to relax with loved ones over the holidays and regroup and get ready for a big 2011.
A quick preview of what’s to come in the coming days and weeks here at the blog… I will be outlining my 2011 strategy.  As I mentioned recently, 2010 was actually a very good year for me.  Now the goal becomes to have 2011 be even better.  I’m going to outline my strategy and hopefully get some great input from all of you at the …

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Building up net worth in your 20s is very difficult, impossible for many.  For many, their 20s is just trying to climb out of a hole of debt built up by irresponsibility and student loans.  To break even by 30 for many is a major achievement.  Unfortunately, breaking even means you’re essentially at zero.
So, how do you amass some significant wealth by the time you reach 30?  You can be frugal and save, but you’re not likely to hit it big to any certain degree.
Simply put, your salary won’t get …