02-09-2012, 09:59 PM
I\'m fortunate enough to be able to say that I live in an area (eastern Canada) that hasn\'t really been impacted. We just don\'t have such drastic effects such as lay-offs and people losing their homes as a lot of other areas. I also work in the healthcare field (non-government) which is quite stable so that adds to my sense of security. I have slowed down a lot the past few years regardless, making sure to look after any home commitments first. This has made me much more selective when it comes to buying pieces now... which is a good thing.