 Believe me when I tell you, we feel the pinch of this economy too. This from Newsweek. A significant number of Americans have given up on going on vacation this summer due to the high cost of living, according to an exclusive poll for Newsweek. 44% of respondents to a survey conducted by Redfield and Winton Strategies on behalf of Newsweek between June... Yeah, they're not... Americans can't afford a vacation. But don't worry.