Thrift Nation
- The Unemployed Couple
- The Sports CEO
- The Restaurant Owner
- The Autoworker
- The Financial Adviser
- The Blackjack and Roulette Dealer
- The Gun-Store Owner
- The Boutique Owner
- The Bulk Shopper
- The Organic Gardener
- The Movie-Theater Concessionaire
- The Emergency-Room Doctor
- The Grocery-Store-Outlet Owner
- The Therapist
- The Financial-Aid Officer
- The Doggie Day Care Owner
- The Free Health Care Clinic CEO
How Americans Spend Now
Americans react to the downturn with big changes in attitudes and spending habits, but they're not giving up hope