7 good-news views on money matters, Sneak Preview slide show for March 2009

Money worries got you glum? Put your cash concerns in a cheerier perspective by considering that for every downside, there's an equal and opposite upside. Here, we suggest seven silver linings to seven common financial woes. 

 

1. Cash cloud: Will I be able to pay my bills?

Silver lining: You've always intended to become a better budgeter; now you have real motivation to track your expenses and stick to a plan. Learning how to create a budget now will not only let you lay bill-paying angst to rest, it'll also instill good habits and discipline for the future. If you're having trouble making payments, consult a debt counsellor to help you work out a plan.

For a downloadable household-expenses tracker, click through to page 7 of this slide show.