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Why is ‘doomspending’ on the rise? | Sean Monahan
Doomspending, a term for frivolous spending without concern for future financial consequences, is rising among young westerners. A 2024 Credit Karma survey found 27% of Americans, 37% of Gen Z, and 39% of millennials engage in it to cope with economic and global anxiety.
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