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Holiday Spending Worries Hit Credit-Strapped Shoppers
Original: 58% of Credit-Strapped Shoppers Dread the Holidays. For SSI Recipients, a Cash Gift Can Shrink a Later Check
A survey cited by 24/7 Wall St. finds 58% of shoppers with limited credit access dread the holiday season because of financial strain. The report also warns that for Supplemental Security Income recipients, cash gifts can reduce later benefit checks if they push monthly income above federal limits, adding to seasonal money anxiety.
Why now: Holiday shopping season is driving interest in household finances and how gift money affects government benefits.
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- 58% of Credit-Strapped Shoppers Dread the Holidays. For SSI Recipients, a Cash Gift Can Shrink a Later Check · 24/7 Wall St.
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