Higher costs weigh on Americans' holiday shopping plans this year: CNBC survey
Most Americans believe prices are higher this holiday season and many will buy less gifts, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Saturday survey.
Most Americans believe prices are higher this holiday season and many will buy less gifts, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Saturday survey.
Younger Americans are preparing to scale back their holiday shopping more than any other generation, according to new data from CNBC and SurveyMonkey.
Workers who receive a 401(k) matching contribution from their employer may be surprised to learn that there's often a tenure requirement attached to the money.
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While there's ample inventory to choose from, car shoppers may have a hard time finding any generous Black Friday or end-of-year deals.
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