U.S. consumer spending dips; inflation creeps up
The 0.1 percent slip in purchasing was the first decline in more than a year, but forecasters haven’t tempered predictions of a sharp upswing in economic activity. More alarm seemed to be raised by the spike in prices, the highest rise in the national inflation gauge since November 2012.
Keep the kids away
While Associate Editor Sara Rush wouldn't ban kids from restaurants outright, she makes the case that restaurants that welcome kids need to remember guests who prefer to dine without the pitter patter of little feet running around—and make accommodations that keep the peace.