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Yielding Wealth | Personal Finance

July 9th, 2008

Consumers Spending Less

After a brief spurt of spending in May (thanks, no doubt, to economic stimulus checks), it appears that consumers are starting to cut back again With gas prices what they are, many are spending less at the store and going back to the old “recession diet.” Indeed, it appears that purchases that would have been […]

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June 10th, 2008

Does Your “Recession Diet” Include Spam?

Not too long ago, I wrote about the “recession diet.” While we may not technically or officially be in a recession, many people are nevertheless feeling the pinch. And with food prices rising, it is no surprise that Spam is seeing an increase in sales (hat tip: Miki at Leadership Turn).
Yep, items that are considered […]

By miranda -- 4 comments

May 13th, 2008

The “Recession Diet”: Are You Spending Less?

One of the trends in personal finances that is coming to light right now is the “recession diet.” This is a term that describes consumer behavior in times of economic turmoil. Whether or not we are in a recession is beside the point. Consumers are worried about their personal finances, and that affects their decisions. […]

By miranda -- 8 comments

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