The entertainment sector continues to see rising costs, making it more expensive for consumers to go to concerts, live events and even theme parks. Ted Jenkin, CEO and co-founder of oXYGen Financial, joined 'Stretching Your Dollar' to talk fun-flation and why costs remain high for customers. Jenkin also provided some tips on how to save when looking to have fun.
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