Public Insight Network

How is the economy affecting you?

Every one of us knows someone who's been directly affected by the recession - a loved one losing a job, or a nearby house heading for foreclosure. Some of us have stories of people who've found a way to ride out or even thrive during the downturn - or stories of people who've gone the extra mile to help friends and neighbors.

NHPR is going to be covering all sides of the economy, and we want to know what you see and hear. How has the economy affected you? What's changed in your town or neighborhood? How are you and your neighbors adapting to the changing economic climate? Share what you know below. Remember, we won't quote you without your permission.

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E-mail *

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code *

Phone *

Which of these has affected you or someone you know in the last year or two? (Check all that apply.)

Losing a job, or being unemployed for some time
Being underemployed (such as working part time while hoping for a full-time job)
Losing benefits such as health insurance, or seeing changes in benefits
Having to help a friend/family member pay his/her bills
Seeing a business close
Home foreclosure
Finding a new job / starting a new business
Other (describe below)

Tell us more about the situation(s) you selected above.

What changes, if any, have you made to your own finances in response to the economy?

Some people and businesses come up with clever ways to be frugal or help themselves and/or others during an economic downturn. If you know someone like that, tell us about them below. (Please include contact information if you have it.)

How has the economy affected homes and/or businesses in your town or neighborhood?

What else should we know about your experiences with the recession?

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