[TheForceOfOne]

I almost posted several different comments and decided on this, keep your education current with the times, keep your debts as low as possible, save your money and live modest, and hope nothing major goes wrong that will wipe out your finances.

There are jobs to be had, it may not be the job you want but the jobs are there. Unemployment is at an all time low, which puts potential employees at a premium with the proper will and credentials.

I know this sounds like pompous rhetoric but the only one watching out for you, is you. The world is cruel, and it is a jungle. If it swallows you up, not many will take notice or care and life will go on. If you get to the age of 60 and you do not have your finances in place for retirement, chances are you will be working till the day you die to survive.

[Cvengr]

"I know this sounds like pompous rhetoric but the only one watching out for you, is you. "

Even more blessed is the man who recognizes God looks out for him in all things. Ask any pastor or Christian who tithes regularly or over many years which is more important, to tithe or to set aside a nestegg. Almost every pastor I have ever known has a unique and robust experience of situations where all savings had been removed and His grace overcame all adversity, with Providence more rich and bountiful than their hopes had ever aspired.

The grace provided wasn't always worldly, but their discernment of a far more powerful advocate than they ever imagined seems to be a consistent theme, regardless denomination.