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Holiday blues? Here’s what consumers say about holiday shopping plans

The NRF projects consumers will spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. The amount is the second highest in the survey’s 23-year ... Read More

Whatever the forecasts say, shoppers are treating this Thanksgiving like a budget holiday

Food prices may be stabilizing, but Americans are still seeking deals and planning to spend less this Thanksgiving. Read More

Half of Shoppers Are Planning To Spend Less This Holiday Season: How Will That Affect the Economy and Your Wallet?

“The slowdown would be an indication that households are feeling financially constrained,” Winegarden said. “The consequences from those constraints will likely be slower job growth, less seasonal ... Read More

Holiday spending outlook upbeat despite consumer strain

Tariffs and inflation are pressuring consumers' wallets, but that's not deterring them from spending. It is pushing purchases earlier into the shopping season. Read More

The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season

Americans, enraged about years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season prepared for battle. But this holiday shopping season could look a lot stronger than you’d expect – on ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Tariffs remain top of mind for most holiday shoppers: NRF survey

Average consumer holiday spend projected at $890.49, down 1.3% from last year 63% plan to shop during Thanksgiving weekend, up from 59% 85% expect higher prices, but spending remains strong Online ... Read More

How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping?

Rising prices have been top of mind for consumers for several years, especially coming off the high inflation after the pandemic. Now, rising global tensions in 2025, including new tariffs, are ... Read More

Why Americans Are Still Spending Big—Even as Inflation and Job Worries Grow

Terry Lane is a writer for Investopedia with 25 years of experience in journalism and communications. He covers personal finance, Congress, government regulations, and economics. Eilon Paz / Bloomberg ... Read More

How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping?

How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping? Rising prices have been top of mind for consumers for several years, especially coming off the high inflation after the pandemic. Now, rising global ... Read More