How Will Economic Fears Affect Your Holiday Shopping?

The Jack Webb Approach!!!

I have taken a "Just the facts, ma'am" Jack Webb approach to all shopping as I haven't a clue about my financial stability any longer. My 401k plans are questionable, my bank is running on bailout money, I'm avoiding certain foods since nobody can tell me cheap Chinese milk products are used only for pet food and baby formula, my household products are being downsized to where I'm unsure how to make out my grocery list, my prescription drugs are facing shortages and I can't find the same product twice in a row when I shop as they are changing inventory constantly. Thus, my holiday shopping will consist of hitting the Walmart website, ordering for family & friends, having it shipped to their door and sending an email after delivery confirmation is received. Somehow this year the joy of shopping and the holidays was exemplified best by the maniacs who trampled and killed the Walmart employee in New York and are now blaming it on Walmart for not being prepared??? Next year, I guess they'll have riot squads at all Walmarts to control the animals...er customers!!! Until next year, just the basics or the facts ma'am!!!

Holiday Shopping

I am resigned to the fact that this may be a lean Christmas and family members are just going to have to love my company as opposed to Christmas gifts this year. I have minimal debt but am having trouble making my paycheck last till the next. I should but I dont ask my ex for support because he makes less than I do, he also has one of our children living with him. I know that I am not the only one in this financial condition. 60,000 dollars doesnt go aa long as it used to.

A lot!! I will not be buying anything unnecesary...times are hard and you have to hold on by your coat tails!!!