Results: Would you go into debt to have fun this year? More than 1 in 3 Americans say they would
Published on 04/07/2024
Ever since the pandemic kept us pacing the floors of our homes, Americans have been itching to go out on the town. But how much someone is willing to spend on fun activities such as travel, dining and entertainment in 2024 varies by income. Some people might even go into debt for it.
Source: https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/discretionary-spending-survey/
Source: https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/discretionary-spending-survey/
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According to a new Bankrate survey, 44 percent of U.S. adults expect to spend more on at least one fun purchase this year, while 38 percent say they would go into debt for at least one of these purchases. Are you planning to go into any debt, or have you gone into debt, for any fun purchases in 2024?
Yes
11%
256 votes
No
77%
1859 votes
Undecided
12%
285 votes
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More than one in four (27 percent) would be willing to go into debt to travel, and around one in seven (14 percent) would be willing to go into debt to dine out or attend a live entertainment event (13 percent). Would you be willing to go into debt to travel or go out to an event? Select all that apply. To travel
21%
499 votes
To dine out
9%
219 votes
To attend a live event
6%
144 votes
Not Applicable
69%
1658 votes
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