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Spending climbs, but wages don't
CNNMoney By Chris Isidore @CNNMoney September 28, 2012: 9:31 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Spending by consumers picked up in August, although people dipped into their savings to buy things, as growth in their paychecks did not keep pace. Consumer Spending in US Stagnates High gasoline prices lift consumer spending in August US consumer spending rose 0.5 percent, driven up by higher gas prices; income … |