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LSparkle

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7. In a word, yes

Reply to MissB (Original post)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:06 PM

Dec 2024

I was going to buy a new living room couch but am holding on that. If I do it I may look at American made because hopefully the prices won’t increase as much next year.

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Are folks here planning on reduced discretionary spending in 2025? [View all] MissB Dec 2024 OP

Generally yes newdeal2 Dec 2024 #1

No, don't plan any changes in spending habits for the foreseeable future. beaglelover Dec 2024 #2

We were planning a HELOC remodel of our first floor... EarthFirst Dec 2024 #3

As a retiree, inflation driving up prices of everything, has already limited my discretionary spending MichMan Dec 2024 #4

Yes. canuckledragger Dec 2024 #5

Yes but mainly because I'm losing my PT job Freddie Dec 2024 #6

In a word, yes LSparkle Dec 2024 #7

Absolutely NickB79 Dec 2024 #8

Yes JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #9

What discretionary spending? canetoad Dec 2024 #10

Yes. I am not going to support the tRUMP agenda by supporting anything that tRUMP does. SWBTATTReg Dec 2024 #11

Yes. More layoffs and bankruptcies were announced. Xolodno Dec 2024 #12

Our TV died on Thanksgiving SallyHemmings Dec 2024 #13

I was going to buy a 30HP diesel tractor this Spring. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2024 #14

yes The Wandering Harper Dec 2024 #15

Not sure how to cut back more XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #16

Yes, all extra funds go to paying down debt and DIY projects. Amishman Dec 2024 #17