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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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  • mirellyh By mirellyh
    on Oct 28, 2008  

    that's if there's cash to spend. credit cards were cut in pieces in a small ritual

  • tonyat46 By tonyat46
    on Oct 28, 2008  

    THE COST OF LIVING IS TO HIGH

  • indiana_girl By indiana_girl
    on Oct 28, 2008  

    Since spending power is getting less and less. I looked at freecycle.org to see if there was groups near me. Freecycle is a free exchange. If you have something to give away - you post it. If you need something you post your need. I got lots of computer pieces which I gave to my neighbor. He fixes up computers and gives them to senior citizens. I also shop at walgreens with coupons (theirs and manufactors at the same time) and I also rebate with walgreens - now especially that they have ONLINE rebating! I always buy the weekend paper with coupons and I have several people giving me their coupons.

  • cardreader By cardreader
    on Oct 28, 2008  

    it's worth the time to go on line and get coupons before shopping. From Bath and Body to Victoria's Secret and Sears, I usually get half my items at least half off. Match coupons with sales.

  • LauraJ0385 By LauraJ0385
    on Oct 28, 2008  

    I'm a single mother, working and going to school. Life is crazy and I spend a lot of time in the car. The best thing I have been able to do is start bringing a lunch and snacks. I bought an oversized lunch bag and fill it the night before then stick it in the fridge. I save a lot. I even hide some frozen reeses cups in the bottom for when I need something sweet.

  • teddiebme414 By teddiebme414
    on Oct 29, 2008  

    I am on disability and have a very limited income. I spend little now on "nonessentials" but I am going to have to spend even less on them to the point of if it isn't essential, I don't buy it.

  • marilo328 By marilo328
    on Oct 29, 2008  

    I only go to department stores. If there is a good sale or coupons to get what i want.