Many Americans plan to reduce spending on necessities this holiday season, survey finds

Many Americans plan to cut back on necessities during the holidays, according to survey from U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News & World Report consumer analyst Adriana Ocañas shares more takeaways on how Americans are spending their money.

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