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.................Spending? How many Americans are tired of the spending in America from the present administration. Our great grandchildren will still be in debt when we are long gone.

Is cutting spending and raising taxes the only way to balance the budget? As we spend more and more internally and abroad, and ended up as China being our "banker". What do you feel is a viable solution? Because realistically speaking, if we don't raise taxes our federal deficit will continue to climb, and if we don't cut spending, our debt will continue to climb.

How much spending money do we need to take for a holiday to Rhodes? My husband and I are going to the Greek Island of Rhodes and havent got a clue as to how much spending money we need to take! The price we paid includes transfers and accommodation with full meals provided, although we may still choose to eat elsewhere. We also need spending money for sight-seeing & maybe some shopping etc. We dont plan to hire a car there. From your experiences, how much do u think we will need to take? I forgot to say, we are staying there for 6 days

How much spending money is needed for 2 week all-inclusive in Mexico? Hi there! I'm going to San Jose del Cabo, San Lucas in April. I'm staying for two weeks at an all-inclusive resort. I'm mainly planning on relaxing, doing some shopping, and on occasion venturing out of the hotel for a taste of the towns afordable restauraunts. I may take in some exursions, depending on how my cash flow is. How much spending money should I plan on spending? Thanks for your help on this?

How is Obama spending our money any different from past Presidents' deficit-spending? Republicans and their attack dogs are wondering when Obama's 'spending and borrowing' will end any time soon. But how is *his* spending overtures any different from say Reagan's $5.5 trillion dollar spending or Bush's $10.5 trillion dollar spending?

How can I stop spending money and start saving? I have a problem I keep spending and spending money and I am running out. So I need a good wait of saving up some pounds, I dont want a piggy bank cos I think they are lame. :) Please help. Best solution gets best answer!!

How does more government spending during a recession increase the demand for something? Even if gov spending let to the production of more tractors - who would buy the tractors during a recession? How does government spending during a recession create more demand for a product?

Is it true that spending 5 Years in Australia automatically entitles you to become a permanent resident? Hey guys, Im a British Citizen who has spent time in both Australia and New Zealand and was just wondering if anyone could confirm the following: Is it true that after spending 5 Years in Australia automatically entitles you to become a permanent resident of the country? Is this the easiest route to gain Australian Residency? Thanks for all answers/advice in Advance! Sorry forgot to state im on a 2 year study visa currently...

What is the difference between liberal spending policies and conservative spending? What is the difference in liberal spending vs conservative spending? Also, which group supports abortion and which group is against it.

How can I stop spending money in necessary? I like to do all what come up to my mind but every time I have some money left I just can't keep it, all I want to do is spend it. I really appreciate much your help, I need some advice of how I can stop this unnecessary spending. Thanks on advance for your help!

How much spending cash do I need for a 4 day carnival cruise to mexico? Me and my girlfriend are planning our cruise to mexico , the cruise is already payed for but we dont know how much to bring for spending cash. I know the food is already payed for but we are gonna be drinking. Thanks!!

How much spending money does a couple need for a trip to France? We will be travelling to France in July (5 days in Limoges for a wedding). We are adding three days in London. Aside from lodging and travel (already paid), how much USD should we plan on bringing for spending on food and incidentals.

How much spending money do I need for a holiday to Merseyside? I'm planning to take a trip to Liverpool with my partner, and we will be staying from Tuesday lunch until Friday morning in a few weeks' time. My hotel and train tickets are booked, but my question is - how much spending money should I bring with me? We're both teetotal so don't need to buy alcohol, but we do rather like our fine dining... Thank you for any help!

How much spending money to bring for St Thomas Vacation? I'm planning a vacation to St Thomas. How much spending money should I budget for each day. I don't plan on dining out expensively often, maybe once or twice, the rest will be like grocery shopping or fast food. I would like to do one or two activities like parasailing or snorkeling. Other than that it would be just money for alcoholic drinks and souvieners. How much money should I plan on bringing with me?

How much spending money would i need for 2 weeks for spring break in miami? I and 3 other british lads who like to party are planning on going to miami for spring break in 2009 for 2 weeks but have no idea how much spending money we would need, could anyone help?

Do some types of consumer spending create more economic growth than others? How is wealth ultimately created? Would it matter whether one spent a dollar on bus fare, or a luxury watch? Or is the answer simply dependent upon which contributes more to overall investment in new technologies, efficiency, etc. (whatever drives wealth creation) - and this could be consumer spending or business resources.

How do i stop my obsession with spending money? The minute i get money i spend it ive spent £100 in like 3 days. The minute i get money i look for something to buy. And for example: if i go shopping i cant just buy the things i need i always waste money on stuff. Ive got to get through a month on nothing. What things can i do to keep occupied which takes my mind off spending?

How much spending money would I need for 3 nights in Prague? For two people, 3 nights in Prague, roughly how much spending money would I need? For meals, drinks and traveling around the city, I already got flights and accommodation!

How much spending money should I take for a 16 day trip to china? I'm going on a 16 day trip to china in october. We booked a tour that includes airfare, hotel and most of our food. How much spending money should we take? Can I use my debit card in china? Please help with any useful info thanks! What is the money difference in China, i know it worth more than US money but how much more? Any tips will also be very helpful!

How does spending over a trillion dollars on pointless propaganda help our economy? Is Obama spending already for the 2012 election? Think about it: Jay Leno Town Hall Meeting (didn't want to do them against McCain, but now it's OK with no opposition). Made sure his NCAA brackets were public.

How much spending money would we need for a 2wk holiday to Disneyland Florida? Me, my hubby and 4 kids are going to Disneyland next year and I am trying to get a rough idea of how much spending money we are likely to need. We already have our park tickets etc so it would just be how much we would need for food, drink and some souvenir shopping? Any ideas?

How much spending money to travel east Asia? We're planning to travel for a few months overground from Beijing through Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. How much spending money do you think we'll need, including accommodation and travel? Thanks for any advice!

How will increasing government spending for goods and services when unemployment is 10% have a different effec? How will increasing government spending for goods and services when unemployment is 10% have a different effect from a similar increase when unemployment is 2%? A. Government spending is more likely to increase prices than real output when unemployment is 10%. B. Government spending is more likely to increase real output than prices when unemployment is 2%. C. It is more likely that government spending would require a sacrifice of private goods when unemployment is 10%. D. It is more likely that government spending would require a sacrifice of private goods when unemployment is 2%

How much spending money should i bring with me to the Atlantis Bahamas? I am going to the bahamas for a wedding for 4 days and 3 nights. I was just curious in how much spending money i should bring??

How much spending money should I save for a two week trip to California? I am going next summer and I've never been, so there is a lot I want to see. We are going to go for about two weeks, its 4 of us. I know I need to save atleast 2500 for airfare and a hotel, but I am not sure how much spending money I need to take, to buy food and keepsakes and stuff like that. I was thinking of saving about 1000 dollars for that but I am not sure if that would get me through 2 weeks. Any suggestions? .

How much spending money would I need for 6 months in the Philipines? In a couple of years I'm looking to go to the Philipines and stay with a friend for about 6 months. How much spending money would you think I needed, for souvenirs or even just day to day expenses? Thanks!

How much spending money do I need for a cruise? I am planning a vacation for 4 and it will most likely be a 5 or 7 day cruise. I have never been on a cruise and have heard that there are all sorts of "hidden" charges that come up. I want to know, in addition to paying for the cruise, what is not included, + how much spending money do I need for land excursions, etc.? It is myself, my husband, 10 & 5 year old daughters. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

What are the best budgeting and spending tips for saving the most amount of money? I have been trying to save up for a new car for 2 years now, but it seems as though my money just spends itself. Although I know this is not true and it is my fault. I would like a couple tips on the best ways to limit my spending habits.

Did obama cut spending for education as a whole? If not what is the statistical breakdown? I have two sons. One in Kindergarten, the youngest in Pre-K. I just heard, the school district is planning on closing one of the elementary schools. My question: i Is this situation happening because of the new elected pres. Obama's(Education spending cuts). Or is this simply a ripple affect from the "Absentee Father " era of the Bushes.

What is the opportunity cost of spending the $800 now compared to what you would have in one year? You win $800. You have a choice of spending the money now or putting it away for a year in a bank certificate of deposit earning 5.9% interest. Again, What is the opportunity cost of spending the $800 now compared to what you would have in one year?

How can consumer spending and a high personal savings rate both be good? High consumer spending is pitched as a good thing for the economy. But so is a healthy personal savings rate. Since these two are opposing, how can they both be good for the economy?

What can me and my girlfriend do while spending a whole saturday together? Me and my girlfriend are spending this whole coming saturday together since we have been going to parties and what not most weekends we want to spend alone time together, so were planning on doing something fun. And planning on spending the night together, so any ideas or suggestions?

How does the Defense Spending planning process work? Where can I find sources on the history of defense spending in the U.S, particularly military defense?

How do I make money online without spending money? I'm looking for ways to make money online without spending any money therefore I do not have any money to spend.So if you have any good ideas feel free to give me your answers. Thanks!

How much spending money to take on round world trip? I am going on a round world trip and was wondering how much spending money I should take excluding airfares, hotels, and other major expenses. Really I just want guide to how much money ill need for buying food, entrance fees to major attractions (not many just a few each country), small souvenirs and basic transport like taxis and trains. We don't plan on eating in restaurants every night (maybe some nights). We will try to eat in cheap but good places. Make out own food from supermarkets ect.. The major destinations in Europe include Paris, Rome, Venice, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Portugal Other cities include New York, Toronto and Tokyo. We only plan on spending roughly 4-5 nights in each place. Over all the trip is about 60 days and we plan on going in December/January which I hear is the low season. What would be a good daily spending amount to keep me fed and comfortable?

How much have you cut back on spending since the American economy went sour? What have you stopped buying or spending money on? Or do you continue to spend?

What happens when the government increases its spending to help people hurt by the recession? 1) What happens when the government increases its spending to help people hurt by the recession? 2) Do you believe that it is the role of the federal government to spend taxpayer money to create jobs? Why or why not?

How is possible to spending so much light being the house empty and without appliances? I've just moved from Portugal to England to work.Im my Flat the electricity its with a card and as I'm still in the house of some friends, I loaded the card with £ 5 and continued for three days in my friends home.EIn Three day the balance of my card light lowed from five pounds positive to one pound negative.How is positive to be spending so much light being the house empty and without appliances .And how can I solve this problem?

How would cutting federal spending affect anything in the here and now? I hear conservatives saying that federal spending is having an adverse affect on the economy, and that cutting that spending would have a positive affect in the here and right now. So, what is the adverse affect of federal spending right now in the present and what will cutting that spending accomplish right now in the present?

How many of you use your Flex Spending account to save on your medical expenses? Do you realize that the flex spending program will take a hit with the new healthcare bill? Do you agree that by cutting the flex spending accounts, that is a direct increase in taxes on the middle class?

What is the best way to stop spending extra money? How do you keep yourself from spending money when you are trying to save? It's not that I can't keep any money, I'm just looking for new ideas to spend less money, nothing more than the basics. I don't carry cash, only cards. I have a debit card and a credit card. I use the debit card mostly, but I'm trying to build up my credit since I'm only 20.

How can I stop my self from spending any money during the day? I have a bad habit of spending money during the day. I do work, but on my half hour of lunch I buy me and my co-worker lunch almost every day! How do I stop this? I am wasting money and blowing all my savings! Ugh! I am saving to move out and I wont have squat if I continue to spend like I am. Help!

How do you get extra spending money while attending college full time? What type of places do you need to apply with to get extra spending money while attending college? I'm completely new to this and looking to start here within the next 3 months, Thanks very much.

Is spending Christmas vacation isolated a good thing when depressed? I might spend Christmas break by myself at my apt. in va (Im in college) I dont wanna really be around the happy and jolly Christmas atmosphere since I have been depressed for 9 months now. I dont wanna get my hopes up and think that life is good and when I get back to school, I will be right back depresseed. Is spending 3 weeks by yourself good or bad in my position?

What do you think about spending money on restoring an old building like the Guggenheim? What do you think about spending money on restoring an old building like the Guggenheim? Explain.

How much should someone be spending on different items? Clothes, eating out, entertainment, travel vs other bills. Break it down to a single woman w/o kids. I know women can shop more than men, but how much should they be spending? Should it be a certain percentage of what they make? Break it down for me with numbers and dollar signs if possible. I can break it down myself taking how much I earn and the chart. I understand some people spend more and some save more.

Do you think spending enormous amounts of money on scientific research is good? Why / why not? How much should we spend if we're spending too much? What research should we spend it on the most?

How will Obama spin increased spending on the Afghanistan War? We all heard the rhetoric about the cost of the Iraqi war. Now Obama is following suit by beefing up the troops and spending in Afghanistan. Change looks a lot like more of the same.

How to do my husband and I stop spending money on stupid stuff and start putting money in the bank? Our income is not very significant, but we should have some money in the bank. We are living paycheck to paycheck and seem to waste money on going out to eat, etc. We also have two teen daughters that are draining us. We have no money in the bank and have tried for years to change our spending issues. How do we start saving and stop these bad spending habits??

Is spending Christmas break isolated a bad thing when depressed? I might spend Christmas break by myself at my apt. in va (Im in college) I dont wanna really be around the happy and jolly Christmas atmosphere since I have been depressed for 9 months now. I dont wanna get my hopes up and think that life is good and when I get back to school, I will be right back depresseed. Is spending 3 weeks by yourself good or bad in my position?

How do I make money online without spending too much? I'm looking for ways to make money online without spending too much therefore I do not have any money to spend.So if you have any good ideas feel free to give me your answers. Thanks!

What are some good ways to prevent impulsive spending? I'm trying to save money, as I will be 18 soon. I want to have a back up source of money just in case a paycheck doesn't cut it on any particular month, but the one thing stopping me from saving a respectable amount of money is my impulsive spending. It's not that bad - I don't spend 100's of dollars a month. But even so, I want to break the habit. Does anyone have any tips for me? Thanks!

How will the interest rate and planned investment spending change as the following events occur? How will the interest rate and planned investment spending change as the following events occur? a. An increase in the quantity of money by the Federal Reserve increases the amount of money that people wish to lend at any interest rate. c. Baby boomers begin to retire in large numbers and reduce their savings. I am a little bit lost. I'm learning about the interest rates, spending, and the multiplier in my Macroeconomics class right now.

How can a business help a charity without spending a lot of money themselves? I would like the company I work for to help a local charity, but as we are a new business, we don't have a lot to spend. Any ideas on how I can help this charity without my company spending a lot at the same time.

How do I make money online without spending too much? I'm looking for ways to make money online without spending too much therefore I do not have any money to spend.So if you have any good ideas feel free to give me your answers. Thanks!

How do I make money online without spending too much money? I'm looking for ways to make money online without spending too much therefore I do not have any money to spend.So if you have any good ideas feel free to give me your answers. Thanks!

What should I know before spending my 21st birthday at the club Opera in Los Angeles? My 21st birthday is coming up and my friends and I want to go to the new club in Hollywood called Opera. If I am honest we are a pretty attractive group of girls but we deffinitely aren't skanky (think more Lauren Conrad and less Paris Hilton). Will we have a problem getting in? What time should we plan on arriving at the club? How much should we plan on spending. Should I call ahead of time to make a reservation. Should I go on my actual birthday or waiting until the weekend? Any and all info would be helpful. Thanks!

How is government spending adversely affecting the economy right now? Lets forget for a minute that as the economy grows our GDP increases and our debt becomes comparatively smaller than our total wealth. I hear conservatives complain that government spending, much of it not even spent yet, is *hurting* our economy RIGHT NOW?

How do I make money online without spending money? I'm looking for ways to make money online without spending any money therefore I do not have any money to spend.So if you have any good ideas feel free to give me your answers. Thanks!

How can i get my spending habbits undercontrol? I've been a little crazy latley, and pointers or advice to saving money instead of spending it?

Should I get a flexible spending account through my employer? My employer is currently having open enrollment for benefits and they offering a flexible spending account. I am interested in it but worried that I will lose everything at the end of the year. Any tips, experiences or ideas? I'm open...Thanks!

How does one get rid of scars without spending a lot of money? I hate spending money, but I also hate my scars. Any ideas on how to get rid of scars effectively but without spending a lot of money? I have a great many scars. Also, how can I prevent new ones?

How to not always focus on spending money? I currently owe my parents money for a concert that I went to and I quickly spent my birthday money without thinking much about it. Now I have no money to spend and I am always focusing on things that I want to buy. How can I either make money other than online things and stop worrying about spending money until I have the money to spend?

How do you explain the Obama spending plan to a liberal? How do you explain the Obama spending plan to a liberal? Here’s my example, tell me yours. The government hires for your personal use a maid, a landscaper, a car detailer, someone to care for your pets, and a personal chief. The first year you pay nothing for these services. After 12 months you must keep them and pay them out of your own pocket no matter if you want them or not.

How do I loose weight without spending money or having my parents find out? I am a teen and want to loose some weight. How do I do it without spending money or havin my parents get supposous?

How much should I plan on spending for a one bedroom apartment in Milwaukee in a safe area? I'm planning on moving to Milwaukee,wi. How much sould I plan on spending for a one bedroom apartment in a safe area? I'm a 26 year old single male. What area of town would be a good place to live in? How is Bayview or Glendale? I don't want to live an an area where I'm going to be the only white person. My friend suggests the Layton Blvd area.

How can you make a halloween costume without spending money? We're trying to save money this year. So what could you do for a halloween coustume without spending money?

How much spending money do you need at Disneyland Pairs? Me and my best friend are going to Disneyland Paris just after my 18th Birthday in March. How much spending money do you advise we take for three nights and four days? We will be spending most of our time in the theme park and we won't be going into Paris itself. Apart from food all I need to buy over there is a gift for my niece and a few things for ourselves. I have been to Disneyland Paris before but I was only a kid I don't remember much about the prices but I've heard it's quite expensive.

How much spending money to take to dominican republic? How much spending money would you reccommend taking to a holiday in Pueto Plata, Dominincan Rebublic. (2 weeks, all inclusive) We are looking to take part in some excursions and trips also. (spending money for a couple) Thankyou.

What are some ideas on protecting the environment without spending a dime? What are some ideas, or maybe a list of idea's on how to protect the environment without spending a dime. Nothing Like stop driving a car and walk.... Something that doesn't end up risking something for another. Clearly even after being told not to use air conditioner we still do.. We simply won't bother. So I would like some creative idea's on how to protect the environment with out giving anything up and with out spending a dime... Thanks..

What can we do to cut spending in order to reduce taxes on the middles class for energy programs? What federal dept. of Energy program expenses can we cut to reduce spending for the middle class?

How do I make money online without spending money? I'm looking for ways to make money online without spending any money because I do not have any money to spend.So if you have any good ideas feel free to give me your answers. Thanks!

How much spending money do I need for a weekend in Madrid? 2 of us will be in Madrid from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday early morning - how much spending money will we need ( as a couple) in Euros to be comfortable and not scrimping?! We plan to see the sights, have a meal out each night and probably one night out to bars/clubs. Thanks!

Why do Republicans only complain about debt, spending and deficits when a Democrat is in the White House? Reagan revolutionized deficit spending and wrote checks he couldn't cash. George H W Bush did the same. When Bill Clinton got in office, the GOP ranted and raved about horrible deficit spending was, and they demanded a balanced budget. George W Bush gets in and all of a sudden deficits are okay again. Then Obama takes over, and guess what.... out come the pleas for future generations and remarks about how horrible deficit spending is. Coincidence?

How much spending money to travel India? We want to travel in India for a couple of months, working our way overground from Goa to Delhi. How much spending money would we need roughly, including accommodation and trains? Thanks!

How does Ben Bernanke plan to reign in government spending before it causes inflation? He says he has a way of reigning in government spending before inflation happens, so that it doesnt happen. But how does he plan on doing that? Will it work or not? Please provide evidence. More info, the better.

How do i cover up spending the night with a guy to my parents? ALL possible ideas are acceptable. My friend and i are going to spend the night with a couple of guys we know but we dont know how to cover it up to our parents. Any ideas? Also we cant say were spending the night at eachothers house because we live right nextdoor to eachother lol.

How much spending money should I take? I've booked a holiday for a week in majorca next week, my hotel is all inclusive, (food and drink) and I have paid for my transfers already. How much spending money do you think I will need to take? Thanks.

How much spending money after rent and bills? I would like to know what you think is a realistic amount of spending money to have (per month) after rent and bills. My spending money needs to include food, car costs and social expense, enough for a comfortable but not luxirous lifestyle. Thanks!

What I want to know is why congress cannot authorize a spending bill without adding more spending into it? Congress has added a pay raise for federal judges into the deal for the automakers. It seems as though someone always adds more spending into a spending bill. Isn't it time they took a look at each individual item in such a bill and each item should be approved separately?

Explain how ‘spending’ helped the economy to recover during the Great Depression? This is for a school project. I know about how World War II helped, but I cant find much about how spending help and who was spending, etc. Thanks so much for your help :) Oh ops sorry yeah I mean in the US

How can I travel intercity without spending half a day on a bus? I don't have a car or a licence or I would drive. Any ideas how I can get where I need to go and back, without spending loads of money?

How can I get started in acting without spending a lot of money? I've never done acting before, but a lot of my friends tell me I should be an actress. I live in a city that doesn't have any agencies for anything. How can I get started without spending a lot of money?

When did Republicans start being so angry about the deficit and spending? I am confused, because they idolize Ronald Reagan, and he is the one who started the "spend more than we make" form of govt in the 80's. How can you be so angry about out of control spending when your hero is the one who got the ball rolling? This Republican hero also gave amnesty to 9 million illegal immigrants.

How much spending money should I bring to Europe? I am going to europe in october and was wonder how much spending money would I need. I have already paid off the main fee which is 2,500 dollars and cover my room,airfair,lugage fees, paid for my passport. I have to pay for dinner only wich is 200 dollars for the 2 weeks I will be there and I was wondering how much money should I bring.

What is the difference between government planning and government spending? Who usually support gov't planning? How about gov't spending?

How is our current government spending sustainable? As of right now, our government (United States) is expected to borrow 51% of its GDP to cover spending. How is the current rate of government spending sustainable?

How much spending money do you think id need on holiday in Florida? Im travelling over to Florida with my family next month. My mam is paying for food,apartments, theme parks etc. So all i need i spending money to buy myself stuff. We are going for 12 days so how many dollars do you think id need? By the way im a girl. I'll be wanting to buy things like clothes,shoes, bags etc...

How much spending money should I take on an all-inclusive holiday? Hi, I'm planning an all-inclusive holiday to Egypt in a month with my other half but have never had an all-inclusive holiday before so I don't know how much spending money to take. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks. xx

How much spending money should I bring for 11 days in Europe? In August, I am going to Amsterdam for one day and Greece for about ten. Flight and accomodations are taken care of....how much spending money is suggested that I take with me?

How can I eat healthy without spending a lot of money? It seems like the healthier foods in the store are more expensive. When you have a small budget, but you need enough groceries for the whole week, how do you choose healthy foods without spending too much? And what kinds of healthy foods are somewhat inexpensive?

How are the unused funds in flexible spending accounts absorbed by the service provider? I place pretax dollars into a medical flexible spending account. I have been told that the balance is "use it or lose it". Though I don't anticipate a problem, I am curious. How much is actually lost on a yearly basis, and how is it handled by the service provider? Is there ant oversight into this particular aspect of this service?

If McCain wins and initiates a spending freeze, what happens to people who become eligible for SSI? I mean, if he completely freezes government spending, how do people start collecting on social security retirement benefits who become eligible in 2009? Will someone coming of eligible age have to wait until someone already collecting Social Security dies before they become eligible? Will people murder old people in order to "make room" for their grandparents on the social security rolls? Will the old begin to eat their young in resentment and fury? Will it be barbarism?

Is it possible to decrease government spending without a revolution? Once "temporary" spending packages are passed, like the current stimulus bill, it is possible to decrease government spending? That is without a revolution.

How can I start a flexable spending account or a spousal IRA? Can I start a flexable spending account for my family or an spousal IRA for my wife at this point in the year, if so where would be the best place to set up such an account. Thanks

Is it possible for the tax rate to pay for governent spending? If an increase in government spending increases income by a multiple (spending multiplier) but results in an increase in budget deficit; and a tax on income decreases income but raises income for the government (reducing the budget deficit)--is it possible for the government to set the tax rate at a level that the income earned by government could pay for government spending?