What will YOU be doing to succeed in '09?

Chuck talks about planning YOUR success in '09, including how to recession-proof YOUR household, his thoughts on the automobile bailout (why in the world does it take American auto makers months and millions of $$$ to do what Honda can do in minutes) and answers his callers most pressing questions. Verse of the Day: "Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom." ~ Ecclesiastes 9:10 Fernando is very conservative and has done a good job with his finances. He's now thinking about buying more rental property. What does Chuck think about his plan -- approve or denied?! Kristina and her husband review their family budget yearly for opportunities. Does Chuck have any ideas on how to tighten it up? Tony recently read a Forbes article about the devaluing of the American dollar. Is it a smart time to buy rental property, and if so, how should he go about it? Oscar is in sales and worried about company cutbacks. Should he begin now to look for another job?