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Funflation and Spending Trends:
- Despite rising consumer prices, Americans continue to spend on leisure activities.
- Spending on hobbies increased by nearly 8% in August compared to the previous year, significantly outpacing overall spending growth.
Demographics of Spending:
- Older Millennials are the highest spenders on hobbies, followed by Baby Boomers and Gen X.
- Younger Gen Z has decreased traditional hobby spending but shows a 20% increase in video game expenditures.
Budgeting for Fun:
- Fidelity suggests a budgeting guideline: 60% for essentials (housing, food, bills), 30% for leisure (hobbies, dining, entertainment), and 10% for savings and emergencies.
- Tips for stretching the fun budget:
- Look for free admission days at local attractions.
- Use libraries for borrowing media and resources.
- Utilize credit card rewards for added savings.
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