Caregiving in and of itself can be stressful for some people, so minimizing stress in other areas, when possible, can be a helpful strategy. You can talk or read about the economy to the point of extreme stress or more anxiety.
Doing three things will go a long way to having a positive influence on your relationships and help you deal with your economic situation: 1) keep friends close, 2) express gratitude, and 3) channel anxiety and stress in healthy ways.
For more information about this topic, please read the eXtension article: http://www.extension.org/pages/Stress_and_Anxiety_Can_Influence_Relationships_and_Economic_Matters.
