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Americans Regret Holiday Debt

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What are some ways to prevent yourself from going into debt around the holidays?

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Extend Your Learning

Relevant Resources from NGPF:

  • CALCULATE: High Rate vs Debt Snowball (Activity)
  • Debt Management (Lesson)
  • How much are Americans planning to budget for winter holiday spending in 2021?

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References:

  • 1 in 3 Americans just racked up more than $1,200 in holiday debt. Here are ways to get

out from under it (MarketWatch)

  • More Americans took on holiday debt this season, owing an average $1,249 (CNBC)
  • Almost 40% Of Americans Took On Holiday Debt This Year (CBS)
  • 36% of Americans took on holiday debt, averaging $1,249 (Travel Daily News)

AMERICANS REGRET HOLIDAY DEBT | JANUARY 7, 2022 EDITION | NEXT GEN PERSONAL FINANCE