Navigating Recession: Expert Advice and Success Stories.

A recent survey from Nationwide finds more than two-thirds of respondents expect a recession within the next six months. To boost personal financial security, reduce spending and pay down debts, increase savings, and be opportunistic with investments. Experts recommend having at least three to six months' worth of expenses set aside to weather a financial emergency. For those who are farther away from retirement, this may be a time to take more risks since you have time to ride out the market volatility.