Why Americans Are Choosing to Splurge Instead of Save

With interest rates up and inflation remaining high, consumer spending should be on the decline. However, economists say household spending remains robust. Wall Street Journal consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some Americans are choosing trips and concert tickets over homeownership and retirement saving.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.