How Americans Are Spending Their Windfall From Cheap Gas

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Charles and Cheryl Saul are reaping a timely windfall: an extra $500 a month thanks to cheap gasoline.

The couple, both 56 and from Emmaus, Pennsylvania, drive a lot so filling the tank didn’t leave much room for fun. Now they’re splurging after years of staycations, minor-league baseball games and free concerts. In October, they visited Disney World, their priciest vacation in ages. They’re also planning to renovate, meaning more trips to Home Depot Inc.