Here’s What Americans Spend Their Money On

Special Report

March 27, 2022 10:00 am

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5. Auto leases and loans
> Monthly spending amount: $160.00
> Percent of total spending: 4.64%

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4. Recreation and entertainment
> Monthly spending amount: $174.00
> Percent of total spending: 5.05%

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3. Utilities
> Monthly spending amount: $210.00
> Percent of total spending: 6.09%

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2. Grocery
> Monthly spending amount: $446.00
> Percent of total spending: 12.94%

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1. Housing
> Monthly spending amount: $1,151.00
> Percent of total spending: 33.38%

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