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17. Yes, all extra funds go to paying down debt and DIY projects.

Thu Dec 5, 2024, 04:31 PM

Dec 2024

No luxury items for the foreseeable future here. Focus is on security; financially and personally.

Plus homesteading type projects are therapeutic.

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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

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

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. 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