With shopping no longer their favorite pastime, Americans appear to be spending their money in other ways, such as acquiring new skills, getting help with their finances and visiting the dentist.
This change in spending behavior is helping trade schools, accounting firms and even your neighborhood dentist survive the economic downturn better than other businesses, according to an industry report.
Seven industries are clearly benefiting from a pickup in sales over the past 12 months.
– Auto repairs
– Home repairs
– Supermarkets
– Trade schools
– Dentists’ delight
– Personal care
– Financial advice
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