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Even the tooth fairy is getting frugal

This final note today. Turns out even the tooth fairy isn't safe from budget cuts….

This final note today. Turns out even the tooth fairy isn’t safe from budget cuts.

A survey from Visa — I’m not sure why they’re doing surveys on the tooth fairy, but never mind — a survey from Visa found that last year, kids who put their lost teeth under the pillow got an average of $3 from her fairyness.

This year? $2.60.

Hey, that’s more than I got.

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