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How much money are you spending compared to 1-2 months ago?

New retail data was just released and it seems that consumers are spending less than expected.  On the other hand, the information on the health of the overall economy has been encouraging in the last couple of weeks.  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 (12.2%)

I'm spending the Same (34.5%)

I'm spending Less (53.3%)

How much money are you spending compared to 1-2 months ago?
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  • joesepha25 By joesepha25
    on May 15, 2009  

    Trying to stay on top of things in case the economy effects us even more. Lucky that my husband has been able to keep his job.

  • flutterbyeamy By flutterbyeamy
    on May 15, 2009  

    Like so many others I am sticking to basics and only buying the necessities right now.

  • lhobbit By lhobbit
    on May 15, 2009  

    My pennies are squealing I'm pinching them so hard. Only buying things I can't live without.

  • Phoenixsierra By Phoenixsierra
    on May 15, 2009  

    My husbands hours were cut back to 32 a few months ago and add to that the fact that I have the feeling that my company may start furloughs. They have all ready given us one the day before Memorial Day and have left the impression that we will get one for 4th July. I really do not mind since we can use vacation days if we want to get paid and I enjoy the extra time off to be with family. Thankfully we started saving a year ago so do not feel the pinch too bad. But usually we spend more and now we have cut back. The hardest part is trying to explain to the kids why they cannot get the things they used to. My daughter, 4, is taking it in stride but my son, 8, is not.

  • Melissa27 By Melissa27
    on May 16, 2009  

    times are getting tough! We are spending only what we have to for the things we need.

  • kathystrom By kathystrom
    on May 16, 2009  

    I am Disabled and living on a fixed incone so i have to spend less on everything

  • suoliu By suoliu
    on May 17, 2009  

    I also only buy what I need...however will splurge on books, clothes, jewelry...especially it it's on clearance or bargain price!

  • nauhtyneecee By nauhtyneecee
    on May 17, 2009  

    i find my self spending more on my ood and tiltries theses days because i havent been abel to print up any coupons as idont have a workingprinter at the moment.

  • raintree2 By raintree2
    on May 17, 2009  

    i am spending alot less and useing all the coupons i can and my family has cut back alot on things

  • mina77 By mina77
    on May 17, 2009  

    We have started shopping for basic stuff, like tinfoil, handsoap, toothpaste etc at Dollar Tree