Comments on: Has the downturn in the economy & housing market affected you or your family? How?

By: Dennis Papper

Dennis Papper — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:56:44 +0000

Things are bad people worrying about money and there jobs. All the Company’s are cutting back. People are trying to get 2nd jobs to get extra things for there family. People are cutting back on buying extra things. This is hard for the holiday season.

By: Conni Burks

Conni Burks — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:55:27 +0000

We have been trying to save on gas by switching vehicles. My husband has a truck and drives a lot father than I do for work. So we switched. It has really helped us out. So glad the price has come down now. Hope it stays for a long while.
When ever I go the store for something I need and I’m looking around I usually see other things I might have bought too. But I just tell myself that it’s NOT a necessity and then I don’t get. I would rather save a little so I can still get my kids somethings for Christmas this year.

By: Brian Clark

Brian Clark — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:34:54 +0000

Coming in a little after a month and reading what others have written, I have to say I can empathize with many of you. I am glad to see that this horrible economy has lowered the cost of gas which is helpful. But truth be told, how soon until it just goes back up with the economy picks back up? I supplement my HDA income with another job as well and thankfully they have been providing me with a usually perfect balance of hours and income and even sometimes more than I can handle. I take on the extra work anxiously just in case things get any worse. Some of my family have been affected by the downturn in housing in that they are trying to sell their homes to relocate and people aren’t buying or they want you to drop your price to unrealistic values. I hope this thing turns around soon. This presidential election is harrowing enough.