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US Theme Park Attendance Is Soaring Higher Than a Roller Coaster — Dollars and Sense
Americans may have fewer entertainment dollars to spend these days, but according to new attendance estimates, they seem to be spending more of them at theme parks — and the Harry Potter phenomenon has a lot to do with it.
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California Mulls a $1 Tax on Cigarettes — Do You Support the Idea? [VIDEO]
Some people really like to smoke, while most who do are simply addicted to nicotine and can’t stop. And then there are those who hate cigarettes, smokers, smoke and the smell that comes with smoking, not to mention the enormous health problems and financial costs associated with this vice.
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Tough Job Market Leads to Rise in Tattoo Removals [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
With the job market being so tight, people are trying to do whatever they can to give themselves an edge — including having their tattoos removed.
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Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? [POLL]
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Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense
Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.
But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.
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How Much Will People Spend on Graduation Gifts This Year? — Dollars and Sense
Student loan debt may be skyrocketing, but the students themselves will likely leave school with some nice presents — a new survey shows Americans will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year.