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Funflation Drives Americans to Splurge on Home Hobbies

Hobby spending rose 7.9% in August as higher costs for travel and dining push consumers toward cheaper at-home entertainment.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 28 Sept 2026 · updated 1h ago

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  1. Funflation is fueling hobbies as Americans spend more on fun at home to avoid going out Fortune
  2. Americans are splurging on hobbies even as 'funflation' pushes leisure costs higher Quartz

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