Gas prices remain high. Food and materials costs are soaring. The future of the U.S. and world economies are uncertain as the U.S. government weights a $700 billion plan to deal with a national financial crisis. How are you adjusting?
I guess I try to spend less. With my job, I don't make that much money so it's a little harder to keep up with the bills. - Meredith Bell
I stay at home more and buy my food in bulk. – John Boy
I'm more seriously considering grad school than before, delaying my entry into the workforce. - Rachel Peters
Gas prices don't really affect me. I haven't tried to eat out less. - Regine Alcin
I do understand that people are hit hard in this area. We are lowering our prices and adjusting to the new economic situation. The economy is really a mess, but we have been blessed. – Dee Jones (D&G’s House of Fashion)
I am watching how I drive, not driving in excess if I don’t have to. I cut my unnecessary expenses – changing cell phone plans, basic phone service. I would have gotten rid of it completely if not for the Internet. – Christine Ore
How are you coping with more difficult financial circumstances? Are you changing your spending habits? Carpooling? Getting a second - or third - job? Let us know what you're doing by leaving a comment below.
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