Australians are foregoing everyday purchases, such as a second coffee, to free up about $300 in their budget to spend on family members and four-legged friends, according to a new bank report.
As increased cost of living pressures continue to weigh on household budgets, recent data from the National Australia Bank shows that people are more likely to eat out less and cancel streaming services, preferring instead to buy pet food or pay for dance lessons for their children.
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