Feasts for the ages: Couples are splurging on elevated epicurean dining

Feasts for the ages: Couples are splurging on elevated epicurean dining

More couples today are opting for weddings that are feasts for both the eyes and palate. “I’m seeing a big uptick in couples thinking of weddings in a different way — more as a beautiful dinner party or restaurant supper club experience,” said Cameron Forbes, founder of Forbes Functions, a New York City-based boutique event-planning … Read more

Costco customers are splurging in surprising ways — with a 50% jump in sales on self-care and luxury goods

Costco customers are splurging in surprising ways — with a 50% jump in sales on self-care and luxury goods

Costco shoppers aren’t sweating high prices. They’re sweating in home saunas.  Inflation, international warfare and sociopolitical in-fighting across the US, apparently, cannot hold a candle to self-indulgence as sales on personal care products such as perfume, jewelry, saunas, makeup and massage chairs recently skyrocketed amid the economic crisis, per Costco Chief Financial Officer, Gary Millerchip.  … Read more

Exclusive | NYC guys are splurging on marathon dates as long as 10 hours — then getting ghosted: ‘My heart was shattered’

Exclusive | NYC guys are splurging on marathon dates as long as 10 hours — then getting ghosted: ‘My heart was shattered’

For some singles, going on dates is simply about having a lively night out with no long-term plans. But for Big Apple romantics, the “it’s not you, it’s me” texts still sting — especially when a seemingly great date lasts for hours on end. Dedicated dudes are going on “marathon dates”— epic, romantic odysseys lasting … Read more

Gen Z is splurging on pricey concert tickets — which may be why they can’t afford to buy a home

Gen Z is splurging on pricey concert tickets — which may be why they can’t afford to buy a home

Anything to see Taylor, right? Credit card debt in America has reached an all-time high of $18.04 trillion, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York report. And it seems like Gen Z is contributing to that wild number thanks to their concert ticket purchases. According to a Newsweek poll from earlier this month, … Read more

Parents across US are splurging on children’s gifts this holiday season — and one state tops them all

Parents across US are splurging on children’s gifts this holiday season — and one state tops them all

Forget the naughty or nice list — what’s under the tree is likely based on what’s in mommy’s wallet. As the holiday season approaches, parents across the U.S. are preparing to splurge on gifts for their children. However, one state is set to lead the way in spending, with families planning to invest significantly more … Read more