How much could you cut spending? Economic concerns have some Americans setting a ‘no-buy’ rule
- Americans have been worried about maintaining their standard of living since inflation began to spike in 2021, with 83% considering cutting back on non-essential spending if their financial situation worsens.
- Concerns are heightened by new U.S. Tariffs affecting the cost of goods and signs of economic contraction.
- 'No-Buy' challenges have become popular online to help Americans re-examine their spending habits and save more money.
- Participants find change hard and acknowledge that saying no to certain habits is difficult.
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How much could you cut spending? Economic concerns have some Americans setting a ‘no-buy’ rule
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