Opinion wanted....

According to the Community Guidelines this should be permitted, if I'm in error, I apologize in advance.
Specific Guidelines I'm referring to:
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# A place to ask specific questions about making icons and other graphics
# A place to share tips and tutorials about making icons and other graphics
# A place to learn how to use graphic design programs
)

Currently I'm using Macromedia MX 2004. However, chances are I'm going to lose access to it soon.

I have a great deal of resources in it. (Textures, pre-defined "styles") As well as being very comfortable and familiar with it.

I'm not a graphics person by trade, mainly I use it for creating icons for LJ and editing (antiquing) photos for friends.

I'm not sure if it's worth investing in my own copy of (now) Adobe Fireworks, which is over $250

or

Should I go with Paintshop Pro ($100), which I used several years ago, when it was still owned by another company.

Opinions? Will I be able to make the same quality of icons/edit with PSP? Is it as simple to use?

Thank you!
(If it helps any icons you've seen watermarked pd and most of the icons I have I made.)