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'Funflation' is on the rise as hobbies get pricier, but consumers keep spending anyway

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Consumers are spending more on hobbies like arts and crafts and outdoor sports, as it gets more expensive to travel due to increased airfare.

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'Funflation' is on the rise as hobbies get pricier, but consumers keep spending anyway

Consumers are spending more on hobbies like arts and crafts and outdoor sports, as it gets more expensive to travel due to increased airfare.

·Englewood Cliffs, United States
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Americans' spending on leisure activities grew more than twice as fast as the number of transactions in August, according to a new analysis from Bank of America. This could be a sign of "funflation," the analysis says.

Entertainment in the United States is becoming increasingly expensive, but Americans aren't skimping on it. They're willing to spend money on a variety of passions, from outdoor activities to gaming.

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Bank of America's analysis shows high of Funflation in the U.S.: expenses with hobbies rose 7.9% in August and travel became more expensive

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CNBC broke the news in Englewood Cliffs, United States on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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