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Here's your money briefing for Friday, October 6th.

I'm JR Whalen for the Wall Street Journal.

Almost everywhere you go, it seems like things are getting more expensive.

The supermarket, the gas station, even going out to dinner.

And while that might make some people feel uneasy about their finances, others have no

problem splurging on themselves.

They're prioritizing the experiences that make them happy now over perhaps longer term

saving goals in some cases.

They're willing to give up some degree of financial security and wealth in order to be

happy in the moment.

We'll talk to Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe after the break.

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