#holidayspending — Public Fediverse posts

UPS driver has a blunt take on America’s economy after delivering Christmas packages

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/ups-driver-blunt-take-ex1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ups-driver-blunt-take-ex1

Credit cards now dominate as shoppers plan record holiday spending: TransUnion Q4 2025 study shows 42% of Americans will rely on credit cards for holiday purchases, up from 38% last year, as 58% plan to spend over $250 despite inflation. https://ppc.land/credit-cards-now-dominate-as-shoppers-plan-record-holiday-spending/ #CreditCards #HolidaySpending #ConsumerTrends #TransUnion #FinancialPlanning

#SmartSpending, #HolidaySpending, #MoneyManagement, #Priorities

Not surprising given the fact the rich are getting richer and the working class is getting poorer.

Despite Consumers Pulling Back on Holiday Shopping, Small Business Sentiment Remains Upbeat:
https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/consumer-2024-holiday-shopping-small-businesses-1236721117/

#workingclass
#holidayspending
#holidays
#shopping
#incomeinequality

#Studentloan repayments put a damper on #holidayspending — especially for #GenZ and #millennials

https://19thnews.org/2023/12/student-loan-damper-holiday-spending-gen-z-millennials/