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The savings rate is at its lowest point since the recession

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 29, 2018

The lack of personal income savings is a reminder that all this growth economic growth could slow down pretty quickly.

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Consumers keep a tight hold on their wallets

by Mark Garrison

Mar 28, 2016

According to new numbers, spending is down, but savings are up. That's a mixed bag for the U.S. economy.

According to the Department of Commerce, consumer spending barely budged in February.

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