Bank of America report indicates that ‘funflation’ is affecting spending on hobbies
Consumer Spending Trends on Hobbies Amid Rising Costs A recent report from the Bank of America Institute highlights an interesting trend: American consumers are increasingly dedicating funds to their hobbies, albeit at higher prices. The report draws on data from Bank of America cards, illustrating the phenomenon of “funflation.” This term refers to the elevated […]
The Quiet Decline of America’s Hobbies Due to Online Gambling
Hello, readers. Today, I’m taking a break from politics. I mean, sometimes it feels like we just can’t handle it, right? It’s good to shift our focus every now and then. Honestly, it doesn’t sit well with me that Democrats believe they have a leg up because of one election win. And Republicans seem to […]
Discussion goes viral: Should stay-at-home moms have hobbies to maintain their husbands’ interest?
A young conservative influencer has ignited considerable discussion online after posting a video in which he stated that his mother was not intellectually stimulating. He said, “What do you think a baby girl is? That kind of lifestyle works—man as provider, just baking bread every day—nobody is slim. I don’t say anything. Is that going […]
‘The minimalists are wrong!’ My biggest decluttering regret | Hobbies
a A few summers ago, I fussily emptied dusty cardboard boxes, folded my underwear in new and fancy ways, and asked a forgotten melonballer, “Do you bring me joy?” Ta. It was so seductive to have control over something when life is such an obsessive adventure that tumbles from one thing to the next. I […]