Several types of discretionary spending have long been exempt from counting toward spending limits—that needs to change. Congress must move beyond the broken “discretionary” budget system ...

As inflationary pressures ease and labor markets remain resilient, consumer spending in discretionary categories is expected to stay robust. Furthermore, technological advancements, particularly ...

Chicago – Discretionary spending inched up in 2024, getting a big boost during the final weeks of the year. In the combined five weeks ending Jan. 4, there was a 9% increase in discretionary retail ...