8 In 10 Americans Plan To Splurge When Things Return To Normal After COVID
1 day ago - By CBS
MINNEAPOLIS - The COVID pandemic is still raging in America, though a number of vaccines are starting to give people a sense that there's light at the end of the tunnel. A new survey shows many people are planning for a splurge when things return to normal.
A new survey by Lending Tree shows eight in 10 Americans who plan to get vaccinated say they're planning a splurge after it happens, something like a fancy dinner or a vacation.
But, 15% say they don't feel like they're going to be financially secure ever again, and more than half of those surveyed said they will continue saving as much...
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