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slightlv

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5. Spend 5% less?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Sep 3, 2025, 02:26 PM

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Hell, when I can't even afford to buy enough food or keep my bills paid, Xmas is the LAST thing I will be thinking of funding in this house! With as little energy as I have at this age, even bringing the fake tree down from the attic is going to be a no-go.

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Holiday shoppers plan first spending pullback since 2020, report says [View all] BumRushDaShow Wednesday OP

Do not underestimate the power and leverage of your consumer dollars. Consumer dollars flow up, control that flow. Hotler Wednesday #1

The survey, released Wednesday, suggests consumers will spend an average of $1,552 this season, down from $1,638 in 2024 riversedge Wednesday #2

This consumer will be spending very little . . . SarcasticSatyr Wednesday #3

Spending Maninacan Wednesday #4

Spend 5% less? slightlv Wednesday #5

i have been stockpiling my xmas presents earlier this year kimbutgar Wednesday #6