Here is a column that wonders how Americans can spend more while incomes are basically flat.
I have a couple of thoughts.
The payroll tax is lowered this year. That's a couple of percent.
Interest rates are lower. That means payments are down on cars, homes, equity loans, and such.
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Wow, Chris Johnson is a Fantasy Football bust. He can't do anything. Last I saw was 5 rushes for 1 yard. Really.