People aren't afraid of the economy

I think most people are really worried about their personal finances and not the economy. The economy talk just adds to the fears that already eat at most Americans who live paycheck to paycheck. If you are really freaked out by the economy then you would have stopped doing some of the following things in the past week (If these are a practice of yours).

• Stopped using credit cards.
• Stopped going out to eat or buying a cup of coffee.
• Stopped driving your car for more than necessities.
• Stopped buying bottled water.
• Stopped paying someone to cut your grass.
• Stopped investing in your retirement.
• ...more?
  

Are you REALLY afraid for our economy? Do a budget - you'll feel better.