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12. Yes. More layoffs and bankruptcies were announced.

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 07:40 PM

Dec 4

This won't have an effect on the economy right away, but it will eventually. Consumers will cut back and Trump will be trying to pin it on Biden.

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Are folks here planning on reduced discretionary spending in 2025? [View all] MissB Dec 4 OP

Generally yes newdeal2 Dec 4 #1

We were planning a HELOC remodel of our first floor... EarthFirst Dec 4 #3

Yes. canuckledragger Dec 4 #5

Yes but mainly because I'm losing my PT job Freddie Dec 4 #6

In a word, yes LSparkle Dec 4 #7

Absolutely NickB79 Dec 4 #8

Yes JustAnotherGen Dec 4 #9

What discretionary spending? canetoad Dec 4 #10

Yes. More layoffs and bankruptcies were announced. Xolodno Dec 4 #12

Our TV died on Thanksgiving SallyHemmings Dec 4 #13

I was going to buy a 30HP diesel tractor this Spring. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 4 #14

yes The Wandering Harper Dec 4 #15

Not sure how to cut back more XanaDUer2 Dec 5 #16

Yes, all extra funds go to paying down debt and DIY projects. Amishman Dec 5 #17