
The Dow Is Falling!
Ten Ways TeachStreet Can Help
So let’s start with this; as far as the stock market is concerned, HOLY COW! Schnikes, I haven’t seen so much red streaking a screen since I went to that horror-film marathon last Halloween. OK, OK, so I know; it pretty much sucks. TeachStreet can’t turn the market around (believe us, we’d love to…), but we can help you out. You’re saying, cmon. Give it a rest. TeachStreet is awesome, but how can you possibly ease my pain in the greatest financial crisis of the past half-century? See below for the answer.
10. Obviously, personal finance classes are a great way to start coping with today’s chaotic economic situation. They’re all about money and money management. Couldn’t hurt, right?
9. Got kids? Try in investing in some standardized test prep classes - for exams like the ACT and SAT prep – to help them nail that big scholarship and get some of the burden of tuition off of your back!
8. Perhaps you might want to prepare for a career shift as the economy continues to spiral…well, there’s always a demand for street musicians! How about an acoustic guitar lesson to get yourself a headstart on busking for a buck?
7. In preparation for potential food supply shortages, get ahead of the game! Bring out your green thumb and take some gardening classes.
6. Savings, mortgages, bills, layoffs, unemployment, stock prices, gas prices…This whole thing can be a bit much to handle. For those times when the stress gets to be just too much to take, sign up for an anger management course to help you keep your cool.
5. Don’t get stuck in the dark! A candle-making class should help protect you in the event of a gas or electrial cutoff.
4. But what does it all mean, anyway? What’s the point? Maybe your thinking needs a little bit of a kickstart. Try studying up on philosophy. Even if it doesn’t answer your questions, just trying to understand what’s being said should take your mind off your stock portfolio for a while!
3. Relax! It’s going to be okay. Life’s not just about material things. Take a yoga class and put some balance back in your world!
2. Cut costs on things you can do yourself! Don’t go out to eat; take a cooking class and make a gourmet menu at home…Or, save yourself a trip to the bike repair shop, and learn to tune up that finicky gear shift in your own garage.
And the number one way TeachStreet can help you out in this situation:
1. We have a wide selection of beer brewing, beer drinking, wine making, wine appreciation, and bartending classes. Let’s face it; sometimes the only thing you can do is drown your sorrows. TeachStreet is here to help. In fact…we might be right there with you.
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