nonessentials
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The 5% of income left over would need to cover a lot, including student loan and other debt payments and nonessentials like subscriptions, clothing and gifts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Customers in Canada and the U.K. are still feeling financially squeezed, which means they are less likely to buy nonessentials like furniture and decor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
More shoppers — including wealthier ones — are also turning to low-priced chains such as Walmart and Dollar General for groceries, while pulling back on nonessentials such as home goods, clothing and toys.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2023
But when the nonessentials threaten to put your finances in jeopardy, it’s important to keep your financial goals on track.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2021
Changes in proportionate expenditures for other nonessentials during the 1960s reflected the income differences and taste preferences of the different social categories as well as their rural or urban residence.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut
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