The most affluent consumers account for a bigger share of total US spending, reinforcing the lopsided dynamic of unbothered consumption for the wealthy and more cautious shopping for everyone else.
The most affluent consumers account for a bigger share of total US spending, reinforcing the lopsided dynamic of unbothered consumption for the wealthy and more cautious shopping for everyone else.
Same. I started cutting back on everything I could at the beginning of the year.
Switched from fast food to takeout from local restaurants, canceled all my Amazon subscribe and save orders, and bought everything I possibly could from Costco. I’ve actually saved a lot this year.
Yeah I’ve been digging living more modestly. I’ve noticed how much less stress I have because I don’t always think about consuming and spending. I’m a lot healthier now because of it too cutting out fast food in replacement of local places since now I don’t eat out as much and eat better at the house. Now I just sit around folding origami and avoid all that other bullshit
I spend more of my free time gaming because it’s cheap and there have been fantastic games released lately. Definitely more depressed this year but it’s just the state of the world. Doing what I can to protect my peace. It’s kinda felt kinda like covid all over again.
Gaming has been nice but agreed. I’ve gotten much more reclusive. I’m usually a homebody so it’s okay but the state of the US is pretty fucking miserable. I definitely seek joy in the little things more so I don’t kind of lose my mind with all the cynicism winning all over the world