Is spending to help the economy not tank on your mind d?

[EinsteinaGogo]

Hi all,

We had people round for a bbq last night - really, really nice to see people properly again.

We got to talking about how we've been very lucky to work from home, saved on commuting costs, Prets lunches and coffees etc, and I talked about how I've been glad to stop spending on frivolous things and would try and continue to save where possible.

I was kind of a lone voice, as the general perspective was that (if you could afford to) you should be pumping your cash back into the economy right now. Use it or lose it.

Also started talking about pension schemes etc., and how we need to spend to ensure investments don't crash.

Do you have the economy on your mind too, and have a 'spend to support it' mindset?

I'm more scared about being laid off in future so want to build as much buffer as possible... am I in the minority?

Our income is the same. So yes Ive been trying to spend. Which is just as well since our oven broke 2 weeks ago followed by the freezer last week.

I've spent some money - I had decided only to buy clothes second hand but I have bought a few things in sales (all online).

I've had some jobs done around the house eg new radiator and still need to get a decorator in to repair damage caused by a leak in the roof at the beginning of lockdown. So buying local services not things. And a hair cut on Tuesday!

However, I flatly refuse to buy tat. If people make and sell tat, their jobs are not sustainable. We need a circular economy, with new jobs. For example, bike shops should expand and do well out of this.

@NoIDontWatchLoveIsland - roughly where are you and how is it? I'm so desperate to know how UK tourist spots are faring...