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October 6, 2011 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
---|---|---|---|
Mortgage interest and charges |
$3,826 | $3,594 | $3,351 |
Healthcare |
2,976 | 3,126 | 3,157 |
Food away from home |
2,698 | 2,619 | 2,505 |
Gasoline and motor oil |
2,715 | 1,986 | 2,132 |
Cash contributions |
1,737 | 1,723 | 1,633 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Consumer spending patterns, 2008–2010.