March 20th, 2010 
Vikash
It is a common misconception that wealth creation is only possible during times of abundance. If you look at the lives of billionaires, you will realize that a number of them actually started getting rich when times were tough. The only difference that these rich people did in times of crisis is that they never gave up. For sure, the road to wealth is hard and winding, but persistence, resourcefulness, and creativity are keys to finding investment strategies that work even during hard times. So, even if you lost your house because of the real estate collapse in the country or if you lost your job when the big automakers trimmed down their workforce, do not give up. You can still get up and be rich if you really wanted to. Here are some of the wealth-building opportunities that you can look into during a recession.
Being resourceful and creative are important qualities of people who are interested in wealth creation. So if you are interested in getting rich, you need to observe more unique investment strategies. For example, because many people are being kicked out of their homes as a result of the mortgage crisis, what you can do is to offer services that will make their moving to another location easier. You may also look at the things that they are throwing out to see if you can resell those in online auction sites. You may also consider recycling trash or refurbishing electronics, appliances and even furniture. These are just some examples of what you can do to earn money (which in turn can be used eventually for investing in other more lucrative opportunities) at a very low cost. Finding ways to make things easier for people have made many home based entrepreneurs really rich.
If you have spare money during a recession, then you are in a better position to start your wealth creation. Many people will tell you that buying low and selling high are two of the most basic investment strategies in the book of great economists and businessmen. In a time of financial crisis, you will have more opportunities to buy commodities and even stocks at lower prices. In fact, now is the time to buy real estate since prices of homes, condo units and properties are rock bottom. Eventually the economy will grow again and you can get a higher price for the real properties acquired during the downturn. Also, many blue chip companies are trading at very low prices now so you can get more shares at a fraction of their market price. When these businesses turn around, you can sell their shares at huge profits. However, it is important to note that you should also study the market before you invest your money.
Lastly, gold, oil and renewable sources of energy should be a big part of your investment strategies for wealth creation. These industries are expected to gain in the coming years. Again, it is important that before you put your money into anything, you first learn the market concerned. Moreover, refrain from putting all your money in one investment opportunity.
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