Economic indicator: Less cash

Courtesy Marketplace  Tue, 05/13/2008 - 16:24

Wal-Mart says sales have started to follow the pay cycle -- trailing off as money runs out before the next paycheck comes.

And Bank of America is seeing more people paying for basics with credit cards. Janet Babin reports on families feeling the pinch.

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