A Day In The Life

Here is what Americans have given up because of the recession. And to think, Congress is thinking about giving themselves another raise. They aren’t giving up anything and until we get more involved in politics it will keep getting worse. It’s our money and our lives they’re playing with. We need to be concerned with what they’re doing with it.

Sacrifices
Eating out 21
Travel 15
Salon/beauty products 13
My own place/future home 12
Shopping for fun 9
Cable 8
Going out to the movies 7
Health or car insurance 6
Coffee out 5
Peace of mind/sense of security or freedom 5
Having a child 3
Hobbies (pets) 3
Spontaneity 3
Hopes for retirement 2
Private school for my child 2
Time with my family 2

Labels: depression, economy, recession