March 13, 2025
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Vital signs: 1 in 5 Americans are doom spending amid economic uncertainty

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A new survey from CreditCards.com found that 20% of Americans have admitted to doom spending, or making excessive or impulsive purchases driven by fear and anxiety about the future, due to the economic uncertainty under the new administration.  Released Feb. 25, the survey was given to 2,000 U.S. adults. According to the report, 29% of respondents have cited fear of Trump’s…

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