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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?
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  • mrsmclain By mrsmclain
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    I have become a penny pincher. Our kids have noticed a serious change. Coupons and paying off bills are my only thoughts right now.

  • LinetteF By LinetteF
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    We are spending more as prices have gone up and we decided to remodel another room. We have always been the saving type, so we can weather the storm and still do the things we need and want to do. I do know this holiday season, we will be spending less as I want to have a good cushion in case things do not improve and food, fuel, and other items keep increasing in price.

  • ariesrose By ariesrose
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    we are spending even less than we ever have and always looking for a deal or bargain. our creature comforts have diminished greatly. Im just trying to pay the bills on time. We didn't have much to begin with but now have less. Im still grateful though we have a roof over our heads and we are all healthy Thank God

  • alane2086 By alane2086
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    my husband and i do not spend crazy in the first place, but we even out our expenses so we do not have to make large purchases all at once. i am a college student and can use all the help i can get

  • Dolores By Dolores
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    My son is unemployed and I am on a fixed income.

  • simplyme173 By simplyme173
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    we farm, mostly hay and cows. the fuel is so much even with the discount for farming fuel because we have to use so much of it and you can only use it for farm equiptment. the taxes they want to add to cattle will crush most people in cattle! so the price of meat will soar if that goes through, not for the farmer, for the middle man. even charries, so many of them are rotting off the trees because the middle men is making to much money the farmer couldnt afford to even have them picked because they will lose money. alot of farmers advertise that if any one want to come pick for free so that the cherries dont go to wast they can, but what about the farmers! if the gov. doesnt get us when we are alive the death tax will take most! if not all esp. for farmers! i feel robbed! and forgotten! farmers have to live tight any way it all goes back into the farm. so that your kids can farm some day. but even if we leave it to them the taxes will force a sell!

  • catgall By catgall
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    I'm spending the same since my expenses (unlike my income) have not changed.

  • melissa-1 By melissa-1
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    I lost my job in April and every since i havent been able to spent near as much money, now the only income i have is my boyfriends (and he doesnt make alot).

  • preilly By preilly
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    I'm spending more because when my kids need something I'am the only one that gets it

  • marialagares By marialagares
    on Aug 19, 2009  

    Right now we are in a very tight,tight budget .We just move to GA and my husband is the only one working at this moment.We are spending less and less every day.We have so many other things to cover; that we don't expend any dollar.We have to be patience and pray to God for me to be able to find a job.