Investing in anything feels like a gamble during these hard times. So is the habit of reckless spending. Throwing away your money mindlessly is a recipe for disaster! It is not a risk worth taking. Control the urge to carelessly scatter your wealth. Have some Temperance with regards to your resources. Those who can hold the urge to spend will instead choose to save. In these moments of difficulty, it is better to have more at hand than to waste what you have on futile gestures. Avoid risky investments or buying up stuff you do not need. Put aside what little you have and work only for what you need. Being cautious may not exactly be exciting or enjoyable for a while, but it will spare you a lot of trouble when things get out of hand.