In these unsure economic times we know families across the globe are feeling the pinch. With wallets being tightened and less money being spent it seems all of us are affected in some way, shape or form. But we're wondering how exactly is the current economic climate affecting our readers? After all, we're interested in the factors that bring families together and conversely what keeps them apart. With finances being one such factor, we're wondering:
Are financial constraints weighing down on your family life or is your family turning the crisis into a positive thing?

Are you spending more time away from home to meet your family's financial demands? Or are you staying home playing games instead of going out and spending money?

In part 1 of this Poll Series we'd like to find out if the current economic climate is directly impacting your family financially. Vote below and let us and others know!

In addition to voting in our poll, you can also leave a comment telling us in a bit more detail how the current climate is affecting your or your family's buying decisions and spending habits, or even write about it on your blog, and link back to our post, if there's more you'd like to share with us.

We look forward to reading everything you have to share with us, and can't wait to continue this conversation further over the coming weeks.

In these unsure economic times we know families across the globe are feeling the pinch. With wallets being tightened and less money being spent it seems all of us are affected in some way, shape or form. But we're wondering how exactly is the current economic climate affecting our readers? After all, we're interested in the factors that bring families together and conversely what keeps them apart. With whether or not you have a job being one of the factors than can dictate whether you family gets by, we're wondering: Has the economic crisis caused you to have to move to get a job elsewhere?

In this part II of the poll series we would like to find out whether these economic times have forced you or your partner to part with your family for job reasons or whether your family has been lucky to be able to remain together. So vote below and let us know!

In these unsure economic times we know families across the globe are feeling the pinch. With wallets being tightened and less money being spent it seems all of us are affected in some way, shape or form.

But we're wondering how exactly is the current economic climate affecting our readers? After all, we're interested in the factors that bring families together and conversely what keeps them apart. With family members potentially having trouble making ends meet, we're wondering whether your family supports each other financially. Thus, we'd like to ask you: Have you borrowed money from family members in the past year?

In part III of this Poll Series we'd like to find out if the current economic climate is causing you to have to ask family members to support you financially or whether you are managing, or whether you are lending money to family members. So vote below and let us know!

In these unsure economic times we know families across the globe are feeling the pinch. With wallets being tightened and less money being spent it seems all of us are affected in some way, shape or form.

But we're wondering how exactly is the current economic climate affecting our readers? After all, we're interested in the factors that bring families together and conversely what keeps them apart. While most families will associate the current climate with difficulties, perhaps because of job stress, loss of income and a lower standard of living, there are also reports of families who feel this period has led to positive developments. Perhaps the current financial difficulties are bringing families together more often than before, perhaps families are returning to a more modest, yet more enjoyable life style or perhaps the hardship has brought some families closer together.

That's why we're asking you, has the financial climate had a positive effect on your family? Vote below and let us know! And feel free to comment on how exactly it has brought you closer together.