The Oregon Women's Report - Women's News from Oregon

October 27, 2009

By Oregon Women’s Report viewer poll,

The latest Oregon Women’s Report poll shows that during an economic recession women are less likely to let go of their coffee and movies as compared to other attractions and expenses. The biggest sacrificed expense during this recession was eating out and new clothes. Both decisions have been reflected in the news of sales declines in retail and restaurants.

List each item you have spent less on this year due to the recession; (Choose any that apply)

Comments

- I dropped cable and saved $50 bucks month. Do you know how many lattes that is?

- “fewer donations to favorite causes”

- “Cut out major purchases and spending on improving our home.”

- Just take it out of the kids’ budget and you will not have to give up anything