There are no limits to what Disney adults will spend on the Mouse House — this past weekend’s D23 convention proved that. Proud Mickey Mouse fans professed expensive splurges on Disney memorabilia at the biennial Anaheim convention, including pins, backpacks, clothes, stuffed animals, and even an animatronic parrot. Disney adults are known for their fanaticism … Read more
Rafael Usufally was more than eager to propose to Alexandria Kishore, his girlfriend of 11 years — but he wasn’t about to get down on one knee until he’d managed to create “the perfect moment.” First, the loved-up Long Islander would need a ring — and money was no object. What mattered most to the electrical engineer, … Read more
Romance is in the air — and it’s charging by the minute. A new survey has exposed the price tag on first impressions, revealing just how much Americans are shelling out for that all-important first date. And let’s just say: folks in the Northeast are dropping dollar bills faster than hearts in a rom-com, as … Read more
Social “spend o’clock” occurs at 2:36 p.m. on a Saturday, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who shop on social media, split evenly by generation, found that Saturday around 2:30 p.m. is when you’re most likely to finally pull the trigger on that thing you saw on social media. Results found … Read more
Gen Zers are saving hard to splash out on “once-in-a-lifetime” moments as part of a generational move to make up for time lost to the pandemic, according to the latest consumer survey from one of Australia’s biggest banks. National Australia Bank’s survey of 18-29-year-olds shows the cohort is more likely to “splurge” on big-ticket experiences … Read more