Article: Money is the gift most preferred by the graduating class of 1990; kids on both coasts want cash but cars rate an 'A' in Middle America. (high school seniors, American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc.)

MONEY IS THE GIFT MOST PREFERRED BY THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1990 KIDS ON BOTH COASTS WANT CASH BUT CARS RATE AN 'A' IN MIDDLE AMERICA

NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents who preach that money doesn't buy happiness are in for a surprise. Many of this year's high school seniors say money is the graduation gift they would prefer most.

In a recent independent survey commissioned by American Express(R) Gift Cheques, money beat cars, stereos and even vacation trips as the gift of choice for the class of '90.

When asked what they would most like to receive as a graduation present, 41 percent of a national sample of high school seniors chose ...

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