The Economy is Bad! So What? Christmas is Almost Here!

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Me and my wife set an amount that we spend on each other and have a budget for all our other family members we buy for. I just cannot believe how people will extend themself so much just to buy people stuff. We do spend a little extra on the kids but we do not go overboard because they also get alot from family members. So I guess I'm not going to stimulate the economy as much as others.

I am pretty sure you are similar to many Americans this year. Spending most likely will go down to further constrict our economy.

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