DIETING WITH MY DOG - by Peggy Frezon (Part 1)
One busy life, two full figures...and unconditional love. The veterinarian rubbed Kelly's sides for emphasis. "She needs to lose weight ...
DIETING WITH MY DOG - by Peggy Frezon (Part 2)
One busy life, two full figures...and unconditional love. The veterinarian rubbed Kelly's sides for emphasis. "She needs to lose weight ...
American shoppers spend on instant gratification
(CBS News)
The holiday shopping season is in full swing but taking a closer look at what Americans are buying reveals an interesting shift in the mix. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, where our money goes is fundamentally changing.
So what are we buying now?
Personal finance expert and CBS News contributor Regina Lewis said Americans may be living on a shoestring, but one thing's for sure -- spending is the American way.
Celebrating the Holidays 2011
Pictures: Holiday Gift Guide 2011
Our spending has accelerated -- we're now spending the same share of our income -- 93 percent -- as we did in the early 2000's -- pre-recession -- and more than we did in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s, Lewis said. Our love of spending prevails, she said because the shift in spending reflects a newfound tendency to live in the moment and gravitate toward things that entertain us, save us time or make us look and feel better now versus later. Lewis said people are living month-to-month and are spending minute-to-minute on smaller-ticket items that yield instant gratification.
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