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In reply to the discussion: How has your money flow changed since the stay at home situation? [View all]hunter
(38,385 posts)36. Same income, no movies, no eating out, sending money to furloughed relatives...
... and local food bank.
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How has your money flow changed since the stay at home situation? [View all]
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
OP
I planned to support local restaurants by continuing to order food but it's not as feasible
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
#2
I'm glad I went on a few short vacations summer 2019. Those memories will tide me over.
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
#15
event venues are screwed (until vaccine). fancy dine in restaurants will hurt for longer than fast
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
#22
"same income and spending the same amount of money but distributed differently than before shutdown"
J_William_Ryan
Apr 2020
#6
auto ins companies have been adjusting downward. My homeowners ins is cutting 25% off one month
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
#28
I work at home and haven't done any major grocery shopping in at least a month.
SMC22307
Apr 2020
#10
as long as you let them know you have a dime to your name, they'll try to pressure you out of it
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
#18
Yes, retirement savings largely in Mutual Funds. Don't need the money right away, though.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2020
#39
my homemade masks came out wonky, so I just ordered 3 from ebay - the handmade kind
Demovictory9
Apr 2020
#27