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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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  • lyinbob By lyinbob
    on May 17, 2009  

    Unfortunately, I am speding more money now a days it seems like. Even though we dont have it, we are paying hospital bills every other day it seems like. My daughter was born 4 months ago and was transported to another hospital due to her heart condition, where she stayed in the NICU. I dont know when these bills are ever going to stop coming...:)

  • gadjur1 By gadjur1
    on May 17, 2009  

    I've started using coupons alot more than I have before. And really looking for sales at grocery stores and drug stores. I've bought less clothes also.

  • coker91 By coker91
    on May 17, 2009  

    havent noticed any changes in spending

  • loveyalots By loveyalots
    on May 17, 2009  

    I just got back from a business trip and usually don't mind the tips and other anxillaries I spend when out of town. Now I take note of these items and file for reimbursement from the company. I have been looking at my expense reports and noticed that there was more money involved than I had previously thought. All funds are now counted and limited spending is at the top of my priorities.

  • aymontoya By aymontoya
    on May 17, 2009  

    I got laid off 2 months ago, but I had cut back over 6 months ago.. just buying what we need and i use coupons faithfully more now..... i'm actually saving more $ now than when i was working... I think AMERICA as a whole needs to re evaluate their spening in general...

  • Ilovemycats2 By Ilovemycats2
    on May 17, 2009  

    Things have really gotten more rough financially. I only buy things that I really have to buy!! No impulse buying!! I have been buying more from dollar stores which really do have some great bargains!!

  • gypsygirl By gypsygirl
    on May 17, 2009  

    I buy only the things I really need. I am fortunate do still have a bit left over for my knick knacks.

  • tkeith By tkeith
    on May 18, 2009  

    I am getting ready for vacation so I am spending more in preparation for it.

  • midgee By midgee
    on May 18, 2009  

    I'm spending more or at least it feels like more because everything is so expensive

  • nutmeg By nutmeg
    on May 18, 2009  

    With the gas prices going back up again and so quickly, I try and save and cut back as much as possible. I really think to myself "do I really need this?" I try and make larger meals for dinner so that I can recreate dinners with the leftovers and save time as well as money. I have turned to buying generic brands which in some cases have been just as good as brand names. Every bit helps and every coupon cut and used really adds up.