Lock and Key

Hiding it around the house or stuffing it in a mattress won’t work. Burying it in a safe in the backyard is inconvenient. If you want to protect your money you don’t have to work hard—just be smart!

You can keep your money invested and working for you. A few tweaks here and there while times are a little tough can help you feel like you’re still on your way to developing your wealth even while tightening your belt at home.

Money magazine shares some tips for weathering the financial storm. You can invest in natural resources to offset inflation, shore up cash reserves and invest in foreign stocks and bonds while the American dollar is weak. As always, it’s a good idea to talk to a financial adviser before jumping into anything, but with a bit of planning you’ll still be on track toward your financial goals! [Money]