Money crisis: Americans react

Real people across the country answer the question: what are you doing with your money in the wake of the financial crisis?

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Freaking out, sitting tight

Jane Fauquier with her husband, Mike

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Jane Fauquier, 56, retired teacher, New Orleans, La.

We're freaking out! But we're still sitting tight. My husband and I have got a good amount in cash and we were going to reinvest some of it, but we're reconsidering that now.

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Last updated October 02 2008: 5:00 PM ET

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