Reply #27: House - paid off three years ago; cars - paid cash 15 years ago; worried? - yes

[IDemo]

- I'm sitting on the bubble where I work, and the only other big hi-tech employer in town just announced a big layoff. Plus, there is not a big demand in my field with manufacturing jobs streaming offshore or simply disappearing altogether. I've also passed the mid century mark, so that doesn't make it any easier.

- Even if I retain my job, they just announced there will be no more co-pay on benefits (I'm a diabetic and rely heavily on the prescription plan).

That said, I know we are in better shape than many people.