Americans fight economic gloom with makeup and movie tickets

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As expensive summer vacations and home remodels are being put on hold, toys and treats are helping fill the gap.
People walking past an AMC Movie Theater in Times Square in New York City.
Movie theaters are benefiting from the indulgence economy. In May, AMC had its highest attendance for that month since 2019.Gary Hershorn / Getty Images file

Americans are carving out more room in their budgets for little luxuries as inflation and economic uncertainty push U.S. adults to postpone major purchases, new data shows, and a growing number say they feel financially insecure.

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