Americans are passing up everything from ballgames to brunch, citing high prices and the burden of everyday bills.found that roughly two-thirds of Americans say they’ve skipped out on a recreational activity such as an overnight trip, sporting event, concert or dining out within the past year because of how much it cost.
Predictably, some demographics were hit harder than others: About three-quarters each of adults under the age of 35 and parents with kids under the age of 18 said they couldn’t afford a recreational activity over the past year. Other responses reveal how Americans are thinking about what they can afford now — and will be able to afford in the future. Bankrate found that 43 percent of respondents said they didn’t have enough money for leisure activities after paying everyday bills. Nearly as many — 41 percent — said they were trying to save money for something else. More than one in five said they were trying to pay off credit card bills, and 13 percent cited student loans.
Trump announced earlier this week that he was delaying the looming Sept. 1 implementation of a 10 percent tariff on a wide range of consumer goods until mid-December, and exempting some items such as cell phones entirely.estimated that tariffs already in place cost the average American household $831 a year — an amount that roughly wipes out the average benefit of the 2017 tax cuts.
And don’t forget support of illegal aliens through social services funded by the taxes deducted from our paychecks
And trump says America is doing so well ..
Yet I always see people at Starbucks lined up to buy $4 coffees.🤔
Leisure doesn’t always cost money. I take staycations
nbcnews is there a reporter with common sense left? Morals? This is just another story to bring Americans down to cause suffering and pain in the hope that it will hurt Trump.
Oh God, Dems will promise to erase credit card debt now...
That's how Trump and GOP like it. Hardworking Americans slaving away while rich guys like Trump live in luxury. Isn't the economy great again?
Yeah but they spend $6 for a latte and $12 for some shatty tasting craft beer multiple times a week.
Yep, that's what happens when you spend more than you make. I think your suppose to live within your means or maybe a little less so you have some $ for emergencies.
Our economy & job market plus pay better than ever
A lot of people can't afford those things that have no college loans, and they are expected to pay for yours? Mama used to say 'You make your own bed and you lie in it.' Grow up and take responsibility and learn to adult.
This is rediculous, stadiums are packed, not a movie hasn’t been seen and the restaurants even on a Monday night have a waiting list
Keep charging that shit. Follow the Government's example.
Sounds like adulting to me. Try not to buy anything on credit unless it is an emergency and take out as little student debt as you can (requires sacrifice and delayed gratification).
How did they accumulate credit card debts? Movies, vacations ... sporting events, maybe?
That is called priority expenses..or sacrifying for children...nothing wrong with this bullshit communist information.
Ok, so 20%. I bet that’s pretty low historically.
You do what you have to do!!!!
1 in 5...those being mostly millennials?
Uh huh. And if you look at their actual credit card statements: 1.) Restaurants 2.) Hotels 3.) Entertainment like movies, theme parks, etc 4.) Coffee from Starbucks, etc That stuff creeps up on you.
Truth
More that 1 in 5 ...
Well that debt was under the Obama admin.
Bad choices. 'Neither a borrower nor a lender be.....'
Yes that’s why Puppet Trump has made it !!!!!
I'm on a fixed income, nothing to so with debt. Still not enough money to last the whole month. I didn't choose to be diabled, I made more money working than I do a month now! I make in a month what I almost made in a week if I was working. It's not right 😭
i’m in that boat
And, bankruptcy.
Só what? It never killed anybody and it will not kill them now. There are a lot of things that people can do to entertain themselves with little money: stop whining
They need to go to Financial Peace University...
It’s called living within your means and saving for a rainy day or things that require maintenance. I don’t feel sorry for them.
One has to ask who did they vote for?
Jews created it.
Boo hoo
could it be that the cost of sports events is sky high for a seat in nose bleed section and 10 $ for popcorn or drink.
So, they've already spent their vacation money?