Americans Say They’re Hustling, the Receipts Say They’re Exhausted

This article was produced in partnership with Fetch

Times are tough, and while American consumers might seem on social media like they’re ready to hustle, their receipts show they really just want to chill out.

That was the overarching finding from rewards app Fetch’s first-ever Fetch Finds report, which uses data from $179 billion in transactions to reveal Americans’ spending habits over the last year.

“This year, we saw a chaotic mix of discipline and indulgence that defined how people navigated 2025 — a snapshot of how Americans pushed through demanding days and made room for comfort wherever they could,” said Fetch vp of analytics Jacob Grocholski.

Americans might be obsessed with showcasing personal milestones on social media these days, but their purchase habits showed a predilec