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How we decide what to buy

by Andy Uhler
Jun 11, 2021
Do the rising prices of things like cars and homes actually affect how people are spending their money?
"No one thinks about how much I should spend on cereal in response to changes in gas prices," an economist says.
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Consumer spending rose last month. Will it hold through the summer?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 28, 2021
It looks like consumers will continue to splurge over the summer. And after that?
Don't limit your travel research to Instagram.
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FDIC says credit card balances dropped in Q1

by Justin Ho
May 27, 2021
Sure, we're putting some purchases on credit cards, but we're still not getting out the plastic for big travel expenses.
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Many ready to splurge as consumer confidence builds up

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 25, 2021
Two-thirds of consumers are still hesitant to regularly venture out of their homes, but that doesn't mean they won't be spending.
Thirty percent of those surveyed say they’ll spend more money on travel and dining.
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Are vaccinations getting people to spend? Maybe not yet.

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry
May 24, 2021
Wall Street Journal reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon notes that unvaccinated people are outspending the vaccinated.
Customers inside a bar in North Hollywood. In order to enter, they must provide proof of vaccination.
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Retail sales were flat in April, falling short of estimates

by Marielle Segarra
May 14, 2021
But considering what we're comparing them to — the stimulus-fueled month of March — that's not so bad.
In April, people spent less on things like clothing and furniture and more at bars and restaurants.
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Strong gains in consumer spending and incomes in March

by Associated Press
Apr 30, 2021
U.S. consumer spending rose at the fastest pace in nine months while incomes soared by a record amount in March.
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What consumer spending can tell us about the economic recovery

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 28, 2021
The numbers are a snapshot of March, when many Americans were spending freshly received stimulus checks.
This Friday's consumer spending numbers will mostly be based on the experience economy, which includes services like bars, hair salons and theaters.
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Are we headed for a Roaring '20s economy?

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 16, 2021
We check in with three economic historians on what to expect in the post-pandemic era.
The economy is fundamentally different today than it was 100 years ago, but there are some parallels.
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How consumers are using their latest relief checks

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Apr 7, 2021
A Federal Reserve report found consumers are mostly saving the payment. When more Americans are vaccinated, they might spend more.
Many consumers plan to save a big part of their relief payment instead of quickly funneling it into the economy.
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