nonessentials
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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
If you are setting money aside for taxes, contributing to an emergency fund, and paying down debt, you’ll likely feel less anxiety about spending on nonessentials, and your financial decisions won’t feel like a gamble.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 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
Now, a couple of nonessentials that were left off the order were bicycle tires.
From The Life of Me; an autobiography by Clarence Edgar Johnson
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