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more about #saving more comments → Suffragettestream the Office Hussy: I don't believe women "have more optional expenses" I believe we have more NECESSARY expenses. But I guess we should really cut down on our frivolous ... more » envirodesigner: I once scolded my husband for going out and buying food (for breakfast) when he could have made it himself. He also doesn't know how to bargain hunt, ... more » NewsBunny: In my particular case, it's because my husband has less self-control. He wears custom-made shirts. I buy a shirt from Target. He wants a new... more » curiousgeorgiana: I'm probably not looking far enough into this, but my razor cartridges cost $28.00. I go through them more frequently, so yeah, my expenses are great... more » greengrey: That's strange because basically everything has said the recession has been hitting men harder and more men than women have been losing their jobs. Hm. more » redqueenmeg: Or do we have less leeway to begin with? more » robot ninja spy: I had no idea this thread was alive this long, but I'm glad I came back. If anyone's still reading this, I was conflicted about whether to include Sch... more » jrhys: Good cat food and litter for teh kittehs. more » jrhys: Good shampoo and conditioner. Not $35 good, but $10 good. And decent maxi pads ( tampons give me cramps, and yes it totally sucks!). more » RedHotz: As I make my own soaps, lotions, lip balms and other toiletries I don't have to worry about those. I do color my own hair at home and it has been mont... more » Ipomoea: We pay for cable internet and don't have a TV, our car is paid off and only driven once or twice a week, so we can splurge on certain things. He insis... more » Aesop's Foibles. YES.: Since getting laid off in june (thanks, general motors!) I haven't bought a stitch of clothing. At all. I spend my unemployment dollars on groceries f... more » MizJenkins: Lotion? Has no one mentioned expensive lotion?!! Because if they take away my Kiehl's I refuse to shower or leave the house until after the recession. more » JLady: Hmmm. The internet, a warm apartment (ironic since my heat isn't on and it's -8C outside - excuse me while I go call my landlord) and soft wool socks.... more » BeAgrestic: Good food. And weed. more » -
#recessionomics
Women's Belts Pulled Tighter Than Men's In Recession
According to a survey, more women than men are cutting back on "optional expenses" like clothes, restaurant meals, and vacations. So are women better at managing money, or do we "have more optional expenses to begin with?" [USNWR]
