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Discretionary spending
Is there room in an aspirational budget to spend on fun and save for a house?
Jan 17, 2024
Consumers' plans for spending on fun edge out everyday essentials and big-ticket items, according to a survey from the New York Fed.
Furniture sellers hoped for a better 2023
Jan 17, 2024
The furniture and home furnishings sector saw a 5.4% sales decline last year.
What counts as "discretionary" spending?
Nov 15, 2023
Shoppers have been pulling back on "discretionary" spending at retailers.
What will the end of the pause on student loan payments mean for retailers?
Apr 21, 2023
Discretionary spending may decline as people add those payments back into their budgets.
Why is it so hard for Congress to deal with the national debt?
Apr 20, 2023
Reining in our debt amid the debt ceiling battle would require big — and painful — changes to government spending and taxation.
Amid persistent inflation, just what is "discretionary" spending?
Mar 2, 2023
Retailers’ financial results show weaker spending on nonnecessities like electronics. Here's where consumers are pulling back.
As discretionary spending slows, retailers try to make themselves essential
Jan 17, 2023
Here's how one small business is adapting to the changing consumer climate.