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Feeling pressured? Americans pushed to overspend this holiday season
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New survey finds nearly half of Americans feel pressured to overspend on gifts.
Toys R Us is gone, but fret not, retailers say
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They see a chance to grab the defunct store's share of sales.
Toys R Us is gone, but fret not, retailers say
Tim Boyle/Getty Images
They see a chance to grab the defunct store's share of sales.
How movies and TV are capitalizing on your holiday cheer
Are you the type of person who during the holidays wants to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” or debate which version of “A Christmas Carol” is the best? Or are you lining up to watch the new “Star Wars” movie for a second or third time in theaters? Either way, you’re benefiting from a concerted effort […]
Inside New York City’s 24-hour Christmas tree stands
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A few days before Christmas, our reporter sets out to find a tree for the office.
What will the holidays look like in 2030?
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Will late holographic family members join us around the dinner table?
Do you plan on doing any work during the last week of December?
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If so, you might be one of the few.
Christmas has always been about consumption
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And if you feel like the holiday used to be better, you're not alone.
Black Friday may not be best day for deals
More than half the respondents in a survey by WalletHub said Black Friday no longer offers the best deals of the year. The personal finance website analyzed ads from major retailers and found that there are a lot of deals on the day after Thanksgiving, but you have to know where to find them. Click […]
Holiday travel up with consumer confidence
A resurgence is stocks, healthier home values and a low unemployment rate is boosting consumer optimism, which in turn means even more people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

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