Andrew PriceBlack Friday, the shopping bonanza after Thanksgiving that puts retailers in the black, was better than the stores expected. As a nation, we spent 8.3% more than we did last year. Um...congrats?
This might be an awkward time to mention that materialism and self-esteem turn out to be inversely proportional.
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Don't forget to plan for leftovers!
