How is the economy effecting you?

Question

is the economy effecting anyone? i feel as im the only one...

we cant do anything fun anymore..i cant afford to a phone...im lucky im eating theres barely anything in the fridge or the pantry...

we cant drive anymore, we cant go on vacation...

i cant do anything...... :(

Answer 1

It isn't the economy (in general) that's affecting me, it's the $35,000 in credit card debt that's preventing me from doing much of anything (except spend money to pay it down)

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Answer 2

Hmm, I haven't been employed since the last 9 months. This economy sucks and still haven't found a job.

Answer 3

the economy? hmmmm... IT SUCKS!!! I hope it gets better soon!

Answer 4

You are not alone. We're paying down debt. Gas, food, utilities, etc. continue to go up while our income isn't unless my husband puts in crazy overtime when it's available that is. Vacation is not fun this year. I refuse to stay home though. We are going up a couple of hours away. We are only taking 1 vacation with the kids. No vacation for just us. :-( I'm just about finished with school so it will be a working vacation for me. I couldn't make it work with school and time off. You're only allowed 3 weeks between courses. It just was not doable.

Try to be positive. Start up some hobbies like reading, music, drawing, working out, etc. Do fun stuff. Do the best you can. A lot of it is out of your control.