'Tis the season to think about budgets and how far your holiday spending can go this year. While the economy has remained relatively stable and the job market is strong, inflation is cutting into consumer spending. A new survey from Purchasing Power shows that 40% of U.S. consumers earning $75K or less annually were put into debt by their holiday spending, and 50% expect it to take them between 2 to 9 months to pay off these debts.
As ongoing financial challenges continue to overshadow day-to-day expenses, the fast-approaching holiday season can be adding a new layer of stress to the workforce.
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