How the Economy is effecting you

What worries you MOST about the state of our economy? (answer only one please)

• a) housing market
• b) the rising prices of gasoline, in turn leading to rising prices of food and other commodities
• c)the effects it is creating in the investment scene
• d)losing my job
• e)I'm not worried

Have you made/had to make any changes due to the state of our economy? (may answer more than one)

Please select all that apply.

• a)yes. lost/quit/changed job
• b)yes. less spending
• c)yes. had to sell home/goods/etc. for money
• d)not really. made a few small adjustments, but no huge sacrifices
• e)no. haven't changed at all

What do you find you are still willing to spend/indulge with your money, despite the economy? (may choose more than one)

Please select all that apply.

• a) food: i.e.restaurants,comfort/not necessity foods, pricier grocery items to make meals at home
• b)entertainment:i.e. going out to movies, buying movies, video games, online games, music,books,magazines
• c)hobby essentials: i.e. tools, musical instruments, how-to-books&videos,sports equipment,crafting supplies,art supplies, etc
• d)large purchases: i.e. cars,computers,cameras,phones,audio equipment,gym equipment,etc.
• e)things for my kid(s):i.e. toys, books, extra clothing,etc
• f)things for me:i.e.extra clothes,shoes,professionally cut haircuts,accessories,makeup,gym memberships,etc
• g)vacation expenditures: i.e. plane tickets, hotels, cruise tickets, etc.
• h)none of the above. I don't ever indulge with my money

In what ways, if any, have you changed in helping with your current spending in today's economy? (may answer more than one)

Please select all that apply.

• a) clip coupons
• b)started budgeting/continue budgeting
• c)planted a garden
• d)got a job, or another job on the side
• e)cut back on expenditures
• f)selling items:i.e. garage sales, craigslist, ebay, plasma, etc.
• g) haven't made any changes.

Do you talk about the state of our economy with your friends and family?

Please select all that apply.

• a) yes, all the time. It is something we worry about and feel it is important to let everyone know what is going on.
• b) yes, but only in context to what we can/can't afford
• c)no, we aren't really worried about it.
• d)no, and I don't plan to.