The economy is slowly going downhill. Last week, prior to the hurricane hitting Texas, in one day, the gas went up from $3.50 to $4.29 for regular. I could not believe this. Many people panicked started buying up gas.

At the Walmart in my area, there was a long line of cars waiting to purchase gas because Walmart's gas was $3.99.

Gas stations in other areas, sold out. I am lucky that the gas in my car lasts 2 weeks.

This week we are hearing more financial stories about AIG, Washington Mutual, and layoffs at Best Buy and Circuit City.

If you are not involved in something that is bringing in additional income or have nothing on the side going for you that will help you to stay afloat during down-times, then you are not planning out your life. It is best to be ahead of the game. Don't wait for something bad to hit you before you act. Being reactive to bad situations in life is not the best plan.

I know these are scary times right now, almost afraid to watch the news these days lol

You're right about even the smallest online income making a big difference to our lifestyles and from little acorns, mighty oak trees grow as someone once said so I here's to all of us and our forward thinking in getting set up / started with our secondary incomes already.

Too bad that the economy is going down its happening not only in one country but also in other country.

Whatever happens we have to face it. As it is economy is ever fluctuating matter, so nothing much can't be done.

Maybe they should not be thinking the elections for now they must think of a solution to save the economy hope that they will unite for one goal and not for their own goal.