And why I hate them even more now.
You know how much to tip the pizza delivery guy, right? But how about the fishing guide, tour guide or tattoo artist?
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Where you rent is increasingly about what technology you use.
When you've paid off debt and saved for emergencies and retirement, whatever's left over is yours to do with as you please, right?
Deals and freebies include Dora's birthday party, 2-for-1 movie tickets, yet more free smoothies and 39-cent tacos.
Some shops are pulling the plug to make space for paying customers and change the ambience.
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