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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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Many consumers have prevented booking trips in 2013 and some are even cancelling theirs. Find out why the travel industry is predicted to suffer the most from the tax increases and spending cuts of the fiscal cliff.