Expenditure habits of the country's haves and have-nots
How high and low-income Americans spend their money can be remarkably different. While the wealthy can afford to splash out on things like education, entertainment, and pensions, less affluent households have to allocate a much larger chunk of their earnings to basics such as housing, groceries, and utilities. Using data collated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we reveal how much of their income the richest 10% and poorest 10% spend on key items, from food to gasoline.