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Stop Pretending You Can Afford Every Social Outing If It's Pushing You Into Debt: Do This Instead

By Kerra Bolton May 14, 2026 AOL / MoneyLion

Many people feel pressure to accept social plans despite tight budgets, though CFP Board research shows about two-thirds of Americans have skipped events because of cost, often without saying why. As a result, people frequently scale back plans, attend partially, or opt for lower-cost alternatives, revealing that financial strain often shapes social decisions more than it appears.

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Kerra Bolton
May 14, 2026