How will the economy affect WOH/SAH?

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Registered: 04-08-2003
How will the economy affect WOH/SAH?
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Wed, 02-11-2009 - 1:09pm
How do you think the economy will affect decisions by women to stay at home versus work? With so many people losing jobs, do you think more women will be forced back into a job to help out (or take over) family finances? Is SAH parenting

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Registered: 03-06-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:24am

my ex and I bought our old house (now his house LOL ) as a foreclosure -- back in 1995 we paid what was jaw dropping for us $119K can you imagine --for a 3 bedroom garrison with garage on a nice lot of land...

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Registered: 08-03-2008
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:25am

No?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-20-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:28am
IF egd's family moves to a higher COL area, such as DC or NY, she may not be able to continue to SAH.
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Registered: 08-03-2008
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:30am
You're totally right, because most people's monthly expenses consist mostly of DVDs and kitchen gadgets, not housing, food, utilities, and gasoline.
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-20-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:31am
Because she claims she can afford to SAH because she and her family live a modest lifestyle.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2008
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:37am
Ok, and frugal people who can make a dollar go far can make it go farther than in a low COL area than a high COL area.
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-20-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:44am
Okay, that's not correct. You've said you're glad none of the positions in his industry are in high COL, because you couldn't afford to SAH if you moved to a high COL area.
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Registered: 01-20-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:46am
You can't buy a house on the internet, and for most families, their home is their single largest expense.
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Registered: 06-27-1998
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:49am

Agreed.


PumpkinAngel

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Registered: 01-20-2009
Wed, 03-18-2009 - 9:51am
Because the money needed to be spent to support a family is a major factor in a family's SOL.

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