As expensive summer vacations and home remodels are being put on hold, toys and treats are helping to fill the gap.Movie theaters are benefitting from the indulgence economy. In May, AMC had its highest attendance for that month since 2019.Gary Hershorn / Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 4, 2026, 7:54 PM EDTAmericans 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.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.