As businesses reopen, many Americans plan to spend less

The novel coronavirus-which has infected almost three million people and killed more than 130,000 in the U.S. alone-has roiled the economy and brought many aspects of American social life to a halt. With many states reopening despite the recommendations of public health experts, new data show consumers may not be prepared to return to pre-pandemic spending levels.

More than 40% of people who spent money on movies, event tickets or at bars before the pandemic now plan to spend less on those activities, according to a new survey for CreditCards.com...