From rent to ribs, ER bills to Netflix subscriptions — Americansspent nearly $19 trillionlast year on goods and services. Housing, healthcare, and groceries topped the list, while food outside the home, clothes, and even entertainment lagged behind.
These numbers tell a story about inflation, changing habits, andthe true cost of livingin 2024. The biggest surprise? Over the next decade, the country will rack up another $19 trillion in debt. If anything, it’s more concentrated — and more revealing than ever.
