Households with incomes under $75,000 are allocating less on discretionary categories like travel and experiences than in 2019, while those above $150,000 are allotting more, according to a Bank of America report released last month.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
For years, Marley has been allotting a portion of his concert ticket sales for charity issues.
Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Advocate improves employees’ health and retirement The company is also allocating $40 million to enhance program benefits, including offering free virtual care and expanded support for mental health, women’s health and menopause care.
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