Last week, we asked readers if they were planning a big-ticket purchase yet this year, such as investing in a new home or home remodel, or purchase of a new or used vehicle or a major appliance. Some 42% of respondents said yes, and 58% answered no.

Comments:

“New bathroom this year.”

“Several large-capacity firearms that our government would like to ban! In this day and age, every citizen should ‘arm up.’”