The National Retail Federation predicts that American families will spend an average of $997.73 on Christmas gifts this year, up from $935.59 last year. While this is just an average, it's important to remember that Christmas is just one day out of the year, and it's not worth going into debt.
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Inflation reached a 40-year high in the United States in 2022 and we are still feeling the effects in October 2023. The year-to-date inflation rate in the United States was 5.9% through August 2023. That's almost double what inflation averages historically.
Managing your money is an ongoing journey with various stages throughout your life. By empowering yourself with knowledge, you've taken a crucial step. Now, take action and prioritize your financial well-being.