Overlaps rather with the energy thread, but I was at a training day last week and some stats were bandied about (apologies Gray - no idea where they got them from!). Apparently 83% of people have changed their spending habits and/or behaviour this year - we definitely have.
The other one was breaking down people into four sectors of a grid, showing the relationship between how affected people were financially and how much they were worrying.
36% were not on a secure financial footing and were worried.
25% were similarly insecure but not bothered about it.*
25% were on a sound footing but were concerned about things.
14% were financially sound and not bothered.
Changes made:
Mrs 12th is using drying racks rather than the tumble dryer.
My hifi is now off when not in use - the amps have no standby and are not exactly eco when running.
We're buying groceries etc in the largest possible size to benefit from bulk.
I've refrained from sponsoring some people's charitable activities - though in fairness this is because they aren't people we know well, and in the past I've done so because I've felt compelled to. Present climate is therefore a convenient excuse.
Have you changed anything?
*These are the people who are likely to end up using payday lenders.
The other one was breaking down people into four sectors of a grid, showing the relationship between how affected people were financially and how much they were worrying.
36% were not on a secure financial footing and were worried.
25% were similarly insecure but not bothered about it.*
25% were on a sound footing but were concerned about things.
14% were financially sound and not bothered.
Changes made:
Mrs 12th is using drying racks rather than the tumble dryer.
My hifi is now off when not in use - the amps have no standby and are not exactly eco when running.
We're buying groceries etc in the largest possible size to benefit from bulk.
I've refrained from sponsoring some people's charitable activities - though in fairness this is because they aren't people we know well, and in the past I've done so because I've felt compelled to. Present climate is therefore a convenient excuse.
Have you changed anything?
*These are the people who are likely to end up using payday lenders.