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2010-03-30 Economy

Consumer Spending Increases as Incomes Stagnate

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Posted by Fred 2010-03-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I guess people realise that there's no point in saving what's going to become a worthless paper.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2010-03-30 03:15|| 2010-03-30 03:15|| Front Page Top

#2 In my area we're seeing more and more low cost restaurants, aimed at the elderly, ate at one yesterday 2 pork chops a salad, a largish spoon of Corn, Peas, Iced Tea and Rolls and cornbread 16 bucks and tax for two, we'll be going back.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-03-30 04:59|| 2010-03-30 04:59|| Front Page Top

#3 It's a far cry from Morton's, Blackthorne Inn or the Hunter's Head, but try the seniors section at ihop. In and out for less than $20. including a generous tip and taxes.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-03-30 08:04|| 2010-03-30 08:04|| Front Page Top

#4 BestBuy, the largest U.S. electronics retailer, last week reported fourth-quarter profit that exceeded analysts' estimates Duh. One of BestBuy's competitors (Circuit City) went out of business last year.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-03-30 19:06|| 2010-03-30 19:06|| Front Page Top

#5 Some pent up demand being released. Eventually you have to replace your worn out things. Personally we held off on spending anything beyond necessities as long as we could. In February we bought clothes for the first time in a long time. All off the clearance rack however.

Posted by whitecollar redneck 2010-03-30 20:58|| 2010-03-30 20:58|| Front Page Top

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