Originally Posted by
iahphx
Is any of this affecting your personal or business travel yet? Why or why not?
No.
Business -- when a client needs me, they really need me, and travel costs don't affect their thought process much.
Personal -- most of my "at risk" investments are in 401k/403b type accounts or IRAs from previous employers. Sure, they've tanked, but I have enough time to retirement (15+ years) that current values in those accounts aren't a big concern when considering what I'll do today.
The bulk of my accounts that I use for current expenses (like trips, home repairs, etc.) are in more conservative investments, which have been largely unaffected by the current downturn.
I'll also add that I don't take out loans often -- my only debt (current and for the forseeable future) is my home mortgage, so the increasing cost of credit doesn't impact my buying patterns.