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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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  • KimW62 By KimW62
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    We're spending a little more now, not because the economy is good, but because we're almost empty-nesters and have more to spend! And we've lived extremely frugily for our entire marriage, and now we're enjoying a little extra. Not much, just not watching every single penny.

  • shellynchls By shellynchls
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    I'm spending more because my husband's job was not affected by the recession and I now have extra income with a new job.

  • randommom By randommom
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    My husband's place of employment has had their hours cut back to 31 per week. This has made us change our spending habits. We are eating more meals at home and spending less on extras.

  • b28680 By b28680
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    Everything cost so much more now that I am spending more money for same amount of products.

  • sigette2 By sigette2
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    I am spending more, not because I want to, its because the price of things keep going up. I live on a fixed income and between doctor bills and plumbing bills, the food budget got a bit short this month.

  • mommybo By mommybo
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    I'M ON A TIGHT BUDGET. I SPEND LESS SO I CAN ENJOY MY RETIREMENT COMING UP IN NINE YEARS. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO GET A PART TIME JOB. I WANT TO HAVE FUN IN MY GLORY YEARS. WITH GOOD HEALTH. IF GOD WILLING

  • Bootyemo By Bootyemo
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    I am spending about the same, but I always am looking for the best deal!

  • eawalls By eawalls
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    My small business has been really struggling, so we are skimping and saving everywhere possible so as to pay our household bills and keep the business running.

  • deegaroo By deegaroo
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    I've been unable to find employment period. I had to quit my 15 hour a week job in May because I couldn't find childcare cheaper than what I made. I guess that was a mistake because now I can't find anything. I answered an ad in the local newspaper and it turned out to be a scam. Collect my payments and I'll give you 20%. The number given to call after they received my resume didn't even answer with a company name and wasn't even in our country. I use coupons, do without. NEEDS ONLY and some of those don't get met. Life is hard.

  • Poisonivy005 By Poisonivy005
    on Aug 20, 2009  

    With a one year old, I can't spend as much!!! It is cheaper now that she's on milk, but regular food is pretty pricey, too!!! It seems no matter what you do, there's NEVER enough money to go around for everything! They want to charge, more taxes, more INSURANCE, more this more that, but no compensation in my income to help offset all these raises!!! I guess that's why my office is always flooded with people!!!!!