We've been on pretty much a "no spend" budget since Covid chopped our businesses to near nothing... and I don't see that turning around.
Meanwhile, our adult kids seem to waste huge amounts of money on "convenience food" because their work hours are really long. But getting Taco Bell via Uber Eats is a speedy proposition...
for many they cannot afford a home, healthcare services, vacations, entertainment, at least they can still somewhat enjoy their life with buying food they like... for now lol :) until a mcdonalds or taco bell meal is $30 for one taco..gotta love the death spiral of fiat garbage currency