Charles and Lynn Olson (right and center) with their friend Bill Renneker (left)
Name: Charles and Lynn Olson
Age: 48 and 48
Location: Castlewood, S.D.
One change since the recession that has not stuck was going cold turkey on expenditures for hobbies. I love gadgets and software, and I have not totally cut that out of our budget. I had for about two months and then it crept right back. But I did change how I buy: I research what I am going to purchase first and check reviews, prices, comments about different online stores.
I also started checking where equipment is made. I am willing to spend a little more for a high-quality American product in order to keep more business in the United States.
-- Charles OlsonNEXT: I now stick to a budget
