What are you doing in response to changes in the U.S. economy? Here’s what readers told us.

We asked readers whether they’re doing anything in responses to economic uncertainty. Here’s what they said, lightly edited for clarity:

“I’m not spending but I noticed that my eBay sales are up. I’m going to start listing more because I have a feeling people will be looking for more bargains.”
— Tiffinie Julien

“I got a bonus recently and I decided to put less into my 401K just to stock more away into my personal savings in case I need an emergency fund.”
— Mary Baker, Lincoln Square

“Stop whining and be a little patient.”
— Jeffrey Saltzgiver

“We’re being more mindful of expenditures, starting to think about various ‘what if’ scenarios, especially how things may impact our friends and family that are more financially vulnerable.”
— Robert Miller

“I’m spending at small businesses only.”
— Annaliese Spalink

“Sitting back and waiting for the recession that will make everything more affordable for the middle class again.”
— Michael Zarlenga

“I have a positive attitude about life and specifically with stock markets. I think things are going to come back. There’s not one specific thing I’m doing, but just trying to stay positive through the uncertainty.”
— Ryan Walters, Roscoe Village

“I’m urging the father of my kids to buy a new car real quick!”
— Renuka Sharma

“I got out of the stock market about three weeks ago after seeing the clouds on the horizon, and now I’m just not spending anymore money than is absolutely necessary.”
— Paul Elkins

“I cancelled my Amazon account and cut out all impulse buying (and lived to tell the tale).”
— Barbara Hardt

“I have faith in the process that is unfolding and am hopeful those that are resisting eventually get on board as well.”
— Todd Oliver

“I find myself cursing like never before. I find that both of my middle fingers have become permanently erect and they tend to gravitate towards the Kool-Aid-drinking cult members.”
— Louis Garrido