How to beach on a budget

It's the Beigie Awards, our eight times a year salute to the art and science of telling stories about the economy. The most recent Beige Book shows that Americans are finding ways to spend less money … including on their vacations. On today's show, we find out what Benjamin Franklin and Jersey Beach goers have in common.
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