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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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  • rebelgurl72 By rebelgurl72
    on Oct 21, 2008  

    We have stopped eating out and started eating meals at home and that has saved a good bit of money. Finding stores with double coupon programs is the way to go and always check for clearance/markdown meats ready to go out of date.Gas prices are slowly dropping here now if they could drop the price on a gallon of milk!

  • DENA3362 By DENA3362
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    We are a family of 4 and I'm trying to use more coupons at the grocery store since the food prices are so high right now. We are also trying to eat in more and not eat out so much.

  • colleenie5 By colleenie5
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    It breaks ny heart to read these posts with many losing jobs etc. - we are one of the lucky ones with 2 incomes n the prime earning years- but we also are cutting back on spending. Our 401Ks are shrinking faster than we ever imagined! we thought we were on the right track to a solid financial future for retirement in 15 years, and now it looks grim.we stopped going to Dept stores and only go to Target / Walmart when we absolutley need to . Our grocery bill has declined due to buying meat and chicken on sale and freezing it. I grow my own herbs for cooking, and for entertainment we work in our yard and gardens. We entertain at home with simple BBQs. This economy has put a new perspective on what is important and I feel good about some of the changes we've made. Thanks for listening!

  • unique118 By unique118
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    unfortunately i have already cut back on non-essential things, now the extras at the grocery store have got to go. We are getting creative on how cheaply we can prepare a meal though!

  • DMPendleton By DMPendleton
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    I feel a bit better since my boyfriend has moved in. That has actually cut my rent and utilities in half. However, having to share my space now has taken some adjustment, and now I have new things to worry about like an increase in utility usage and talk about wedding and the like. I guess I just traded one worry for another :)

  • Cowgirld By Cowgirld
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    I tend to buy stuff I do not really need at the food store and walmart. Especially for my 3 yr old daughter. I just can't help it, I want to buy her everything. I think I need to leave her with daddy while I shop and this will help cut down on spending. Also I should not go food shopping hungery!!

  • sypbettyboop By sypbettyboop
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    I agree with alot of you on the "all of the above" answer. It is very hard to make ends meet now, not shopping at most of those places. I am not sure what to do but, to trust that the Good Lord will take care of me as he has always done.

  • darlin_200148 By darlin_200148
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    Really all of the above! I have to cut in every area possible.

  • NatureMomma By NatureMomma
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    I too am a all of the above. :)

  • valleygirl2010 By valleygirl2010
    on Oct 22, 2008  

    Spending less & my health insurance co takes more.How can I live.