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Consumer spending up 0.8% in February
Friday, March 30, 2012
Consumer spending was the big surprise of the morning. The government said Americans spent 0.8 percent more in February.
Thrift is in
Monday, January 30, 2012
People are still trying to save more.
What to fear more: Inflation vs. deflation
Monday, January 30, 2012
The news that Americans are saving more is a mixed blessing, and could also increase our risk of deflation.
Week in review: Consumers are spending again!
Friday, January 13, 2012
The numbers are in and -- economic downturn or not -- 2011 was the best retail sales year ever! So what's behind that surprising data?
How much are people in the mood to spend?
Friday, December 23, 2011
Consumer spending eeked up just 0.1 percent in November, despite stories of strong holiday sales. What does that mean about the health of our economy?
PODCAST: Who gets the big holiday tips, impact of the payroll tax cut extension
Friday, December 23, 2011
Congress has passed the payroll tax cut extension. We take a look at what the means for consumers. We have some numbers for you: Consumer spending grew just 0.1 percent in November, while orders for U.S. factory goods went up 3.8 percent. Plus, what is the most pessimistic country in the world? And find out which professions receive the biggest holiday tips.
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What's on the menu for next year?
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tess talks with David Lazarus, Kathy Kristof, Liz Weston and Chris Farrell about what we might be able to expect in 2012.
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Getting Personal: A look back over a long, hard year
Friday, December 23, 2011
A rare treat for listeners! Tess discusses the ins and outs of 2011 with all four of our regulars, Chris Farrell, Kathy Kristof, David Lazarus and Liz Weston.
Embrace your inner spender
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tess speaks with author James Livingston, who argues that consumer culture is good for the economy, the environment, and your soul.
Americans purchase more even as net worth shrinks
Friday, December 9, 2011
From July to September, American families purchased more, even as their net worth shrank faster than it has at any time since the worst of the financial crisis.
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