Rising Costs Divide U.S. Holiday Shoppers: High Earners Spend More, Others Cut Back
Holiday spending in the U.S. is rising, but mainly among high-income households, as rising prices force lower-income Americans to cut back.
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Holiday spending in the U.S. is rising, but mainly among high-income households, as rising prices force lower-income Americans to cut back.
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