WORK WITH US
SheSpeaks
LOGIN JOIN NOW Why Join SheSpeaks
WORK WITH US
LOGIN JOIN NOW Why Join SheSpeaks

How much money are you spending compared to 1-2 months ago?

The economy seems to be showing glimmers of recovery.  On the other hand, many of us are out of work or know others who are.  So, we were curious, how are you feeling about spending your money over the last 1-2 months?

Please tell us what you think.  We want to know!

 

I'm spending more (15.8%)

I'm spending the same (33.3%)

I'm spending less (50.9%)

How much money are you spending compared to 1-2 months ago?
Share
97
  • wyldflowyr By wyldflowyr
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    I am on a very tight budget. I am a single mother and an educator, which is a double whammy. Even with a masters degree, I can't afford any extras after the utilities, mortgage and daycare are paid. All I have left is for groceries and gas. I am spending less because I changed school districts and will go 10 weeks between paychecks!

  • Jaykeers By Jaykeers
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    I need a budget that I can stick too. I know I should be spending less but I think I have to have everything I see!!

  • kyesfree By kyesfree
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    We've always been on the broker side so we're used to not spending much but spending here and there to go out to dinner or do something fun with our daughter. I'd say we're spending about the same.

  • kokonut1966 By kokonut1966
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    We weren't spending a whole lot of money to begin with but, NOW, we 've started spending even less. We can feel the numbers crunching!

  • Swisher6 By Swisher6
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    I'm spending less only because my husband is in the US Coast Guard and is out to sea.

  • LoriReyes By LoriReyes
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    I run a home daycare anad several of my parents have lost their jobs or are cutting back on the hours they can get so i am making less money right now

  • ccpapajet By ccpapajet
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    I am a bit tense spending money right now in this economy.

  • Britnev By Britnev
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    My husband lost his job (again) 4 months ago, so we are trying to cut back on the spending even though we are finding it hard to cut out the small luxuries we have allowed ourselves. Plus, with hubby home all the time we find him spending much more than he used to. We try to use coupons when available, have cut back on our meals out, don't go to the mall anymore and generally try to shop for the best price. Being a childless couple, it is those small weekend breaks away where we still splurge and probably still spend way too much.

  • SZYmom By SZYmom
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    Money has been tight, and we are expecting another child in February. So with the winter and home heating oil season as well as the holiday season coming up we are trying to cut back and save as much as we can.

  • chelsea10751 By chelsea10751
    on Aug 17, 2009  

    My husband recently lost his job, I still work part-time but money is very tight. No extras. We definitely are spending alot less than before