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41 % of consumers are not spending...who said that?
This was reported on CNN. 
This was reported by a CNN survey that many families do not view the tax rebate stimulus package as spendable income but money to cover necessities!
I actually do not know how most young families make ends meet based on the economic changes of everyday living requirements and costs.
Many in the real estate business are having a very hard time...but when you consider the fact that families are at a break even or losing ground with their budgets, it is no wonder foreclosures and home sales are off.  They should be.
We have to identify the marketing issues we face and those of our clients and buyers and refine our methods to meet the new market challenges.  I am doing fine...and I thank God he has blessed me with the opportunity to represent sellers and buyers everyday.
Many of the retailers are counting on the consumers to spend their rebate money from the stimulus package...they be waiting a long time, is my guess.  Most are going to spend it on daily living needs.  Some will buy a new TV and others will stick it in a bank account to save for that new home.
Me, I will probably spend it on ... more

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