"Brexit has put our lives on hold," said Helen De Cruz.

For lawyer Juan Carlos Senior, the crisis has meant consumer prices he just can afford.

It was a bittersweet return for one government contractor.

Javier Cobo knows that people don't always re-enter the workforce by choice.

As a government contractor, Janet Martin weathered several shutdowns. But losing pay changed how she thinks about money.

For Iris Brilliant, the first step is to ask clients to not get richer.

"Here in Manchester, we say you're two paychecks away from homelessness."

There have been rough years before, but this year may be the toughest.

Brexit could make waves in the seafood industry. But for now, it's a waiting game.

"People don't stop buying a few small luxuries" in a recession, one couple found.