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Recession-Wary Teens Cut Back on Spending

Teens spend less on food, apparel while video games and DVDs still popular

By Clay Dillow,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 27, 2009 9:31 AM CDT

(Newser) – The downturn is causing teens, who usually spend through recessions while parents absorb the pinch, to cut back, Advertising Age reports. Teenagers are spending about 14% less this spring than last, a “dramatic impact” from a demographic that spends an average of $125 billion...   Read full story »

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