From skimping at the grocery store to taking on second jobs, here's what Americans are doing to get by
Q: As a result of recent economic conditions, have you, personally, experienced any of the following in the past few months?
Changed what groceries you buy in order to stay within your budget
61%
Had to cut back on spending on extras and entertainment in order to afford necessities
59%
Cut back significantly on how much you drive
44%
Put off any sort of medical treatment because of the cost
31%
Had to take on credit card debt to afford necessities
30%
Had to take on extra work or a second job to make ends meet
27%
Had difficulty finding affordable housing
26%
Changed what groceries you buy in order to stay within your budget
61%
Had to cut back on spending on extras and entertainment in order to afford necessities
59%
Cut back significantly on how much you drive
44%
Put off any sort of medical treatment because of the cost
31%
Had to take on credit card debt to afford necessities
30%
Had to take on extra work or a second job to make ends meet
27%
Had difficulty finding affordable housing
26%
Changed what groceries you buy in order to stay within your budget
61%
Had to cut back on spending on extras and entertainment in order to afford necessities
59%
Cut back significantly on how much you drive
44%
Put off any sort of medical treatment because of the cost
31%
Had to take on credit card debt to afford necessities
30%
Had to take on extra work or a second job to make ends meet
27%
Had difficulty finding affordable housing
26%