Working Strategies: Some survival tools for uncertain times

Working Strategies: Some survival tools for uncertain times

Amy Lindgren In times of economic uncertainty, it’s good to revisit financial survival strategies. We all have our favorites. Mine come from first-hand experience combined with my training as a volunteer financial counselor for the University of Minnesota Extension Service. In the decades since that training, I’ve used the information in workshops and countless sessions with individuals in job-related budget crises. One thing I’ve learned is the…

Holding the Line in Uncertain Times - City of Santa Clarita

By City Manager Ken Striplin As we move through the budget process for Fiscal Year 2025/26, our focus remains clear—fiscal responsibility, long-term stability and protecting the quality of life our residents have come to expect. While we remain committed to excellence in service delivery and forward-looking planning, the economic landscape we face is increasingly unpredictable. Inflationary pressures, shifting consumer trends and global financia…