October 31, 2008

StreetTalk by Carol Rosen

With the uncertainty in the economy, have you cut back on your spending? If so, how? Asked at Cosentinos at Canyon Creek

“Actually, no I haven’t. I’m not going to be frivolous, and I will continue to spend within my means. But if there’s a panic, it will create more problems. And, if everyone stops spending it will really hurt the economy.”

Maxine Sander, 43
Evergreen
Homemaker


“Not really, but I do think twice before spending.”

Dipak Patel, 45
Evergreen
Engineer


“Yes, we’re not taking any trips or vacations and we’ve limited our household bills by bundling services and bringing those costs down.”

Thea Hautly, 29
Evergreen
Real Estate developer


“Not right now.”

Dennis Butchart, 36
Silver Creek
Physician


“Yes, just not going out as much or traveled. We’re just staying at home more.”

Pat Heffernan, 74
Evergreen
Retired


“Yes, I’m not as frivolous and I don’t do as much impulse buying.”

Kristi, 36
Evergreen
Homemaker


“No, partially because we need to stimulate the economy. We are living within our means. It doesn’t make sense for the total economy [to stop spending] for a short period of time.”

JoAnne, 62
Evergreen
Retired