New Gallup Poll Details the Trajectory of American Spending

American spending is taking an upward turn as a new Gallup poll records a $74 per day spending average for March 2012, representing a 16% increase year over year.

The sizable uptick is being fueled by strong job creation, higher gas prices and a feeling of economic confidence that hasn’t been matched in four years, according to the report.

Gallup notes that the results reflect self-reported spending.

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