Americans plan on buying an average of nine gifts this holiday season. That is down considerably from 16 gifts in the same survey last year. Retailers have tried their best to move customers toward online shopping as opposed to in person. Pay later installment plans offered by retailers could help offset sticker shock, but long term can be dangerous.
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