What Americans are doing about holiday spending stress

Half of Americans are “dreading” the holiday season — as a result of their financial situation.

According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (half of whom have seasonal jobs) commissioned by Current and conducted by Talker Research, 54% fear the inevitable approach of the holidays due to the financial requirements of the season.

Seven in 10 respondents (69%) said the holiday season is the most financially stressful part of the year.

Because of this, the season isn’t feeling very festive: Fifty-eight percent of those surveyed said the stress and financial obligations of the holiday season take the joy out of it.