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Consumers are still living it up
Oct 2, 2023

Consumers are still living it up

Oct 2, 2023
Will the spending slow down anytime soon?

We’re not in a government shutdown. Instead, we’re talking about consumers spending like it’s still hot girl summer. Concerts, travel and shopping sprees seem to remain a priority for many in this economy. We’ll discuss how this might be a sign of shifting attitudes around debt. Plus, there’s a market for everything — even candles for Washington, D.C., wonks!

Here’s everything we talked about:

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