What do you want to hear?
- Posted by Jo Easton
- on January 20, 2009 2:04 PM
Public Insight Network member Chris of Cookeville, TN is working hard to pay off debt. Even though he’s “haunted” by consumer debt, he says he’s optimistic about his finances for the future. And he wants to hear more about other people’s situations on Marketplace:
I’d like to hear about the kinds of debt people have, what their incomes are like, and how they aim to pay off that debt. I’d like to hear what some of these folks who have been laid off for over a year are doing to make ends meet. I’d like to hear what people are doing for fun on the cheap this year as well. I’d like to hear what kind of vacations those people who are still employed are taking.
All right, so….anyone? Are you making it work financially after being laid off, or did you choose a smart strategy to pay off debt that you can maintain? Share your story here on the Trading Floor.
As for Chris, he’s been focusing on quality time with family and friends.
It’s cheap - costs a cheap meal (like chili), some sodas and chips, and everybody has a few games sitting around. We are also continuing to watch TV and movies at home. We seldom go to movies anyhow (little children, ticket prices that push a family night at the movies to nearly $50). We’re also planning several day trips in the coming months. Trips to museums, trips hiking, a mountain bike ride, etc. These trips typically cost gasoline, some cheap food and drinks.
What about you? Are you spending your time differently in 2009? Click here to share your thoughts directly with the newsroom… or leave a comment below.
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