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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif./PHOENIX -- Whether it's a Tiffany diamond or a three-year-old lawnmower, more and more Americans from all social classes are pawning their possessions to make ends meet.
Pawn shop owners see strong business across the country, even in unexpected locales like Beverly Hills, the mecca of luxury living and shopping.
Moneynews - Rich and Poor Pawn More to Pay Bills (http://moneynews.newsmax.com/streettalk/economy/2008/12/15/161903.html - broken link)