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 | Autumn harvest A statistical look at the business of Halloween in the United States: Total spending --$5.8 billion: 2008 (projected). --$5.07 billion: 2007. Average outlays --$24.17: Costumes. --$20.39: Candy. --$18.25: Decorations.... Find answers to bank questionsNEW YORK â€" Did your bank statement contain an error and you are unsure of the rules for getting it corrected? Did your credit card interest rate change unexpectedly? Does it seem like your bank is charging excessive fees? EXECUTIVE ITEMSDoes the IRS owe you money? For some, yes The Internal Revenue Service said it is looking to find more than 1,000 residents in the Charleston region whose 2007 federal income tax refunds or economic stimulus checks, or both, were returned by the U.S. Postal Service as undeliverable.  | ||
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