The economy is at a standstill, the employment rate is at a staggering 15%, and if you’re wondering if you should learn how to invest during a recession, the short answer is yes because this state of the market is most likely here to stay. In fact, depending on how long it lasts, we could be headed for a depression. While parts of the country are opening up, the economy at large will take a long time to reset. That sounds scary and these times have been hard on a lot of people, but the market is resilient and over time it will rebound. In the meantime, there are actions we can take to secure our financial future.