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If you are planning to curb your spending, where will you be spending less money?

The current economic situation in the US is causing many people to tighten their spending. 

If you plan to pull back on your spending, where will you be spending less and why?

 

Grocery Store (11.3%)

Department Store (39.5%)

Mass Merchandiser (Wal*Mart, Kmart, Target) (22.7%)

Club Store (Costco, Sam?s, etc.) (4.0%)

Discount Store (TJ Maxx, Filene?s, etc.) (4.0%)

Drug Store (1.8%)

Big Box Retailer (Home Depot, Staples, Toys R Us, etc.) (16.7%)

If you are planning to curb your spending, where will you be spending less money?
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  • countrygirl1 By countrygirl1
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    I will no longer be buying any items I do NOT simply have to have!

  • Bopkap By Bopkap
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    I will not be buying anything that isn't an essential. I will be shopping for bargains for Christmas for the kids. There won't be any big ticket items under our tree this year unless things turn around drastically in the next month.

  • lhobbit By lhobbit
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    I wish there had been an all of the above choice because that's what I really wanted to pick. I already only buy only what is needed and at the lowest prices I can find. It's going to be hard to cut back any more. I guess I could sign up for extra shifts because who really needs to sleep!

  • ann818marie By ann818marie
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    Coupons, coupons, coupons!! With a short amount of time and a little bit of organization you can use coupons to your advantage and save big bucks at the grocery store every trip.

  • Easy2Save By Easy2Save
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    All of the above would have been a good choice for this question. I spend less and shop less often or not at all at some stores anymore.

  • summer By summer
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    I will be spending less at the grocery store. I need to look for cheap meals. Anyone have good recipes?

  • lusciousenvy By lusciousenvy
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    Te way the economy is going i have to cut back. Looking for coupons and sales is a regular thing now for me. I no longer have faith in our political system and the promises made to us. Even everyday necessities now have to be cut back. This is ridiculous to the everyday working man or woman. We don't deserve this.

  • ladyhawk14624 By ladyhawk14624
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    Who has money anyway? I guess one good thing has come from the current economy - I cleaned out my food pantry because I can barely afford to go buy milk let alone "real" food. I have to agree with others though, I have no faith in anyone in politics. They've totally screwed us and are only out for themselves.

  • victoria_shoram By victoria_shoram
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    I think when it comes to spending on children and family its looking for the best offer not the best store. I have 8 children to spend for and a large family so shopping week by week and Via internet shopping is done at a much cheaper price. Sometimes shopping online the price is also much cheaper using price runner and via internet offers that are not included in stores. For example: Amazon, e-bay and online warehouses.

  • coreyhsmom By coreyhsmom
    on Oct 03, 2008  

    I really only buy what we need if i buy off of that is something that is on clearance for a really low price.