Consumer spending — the main engine of the economy — is humming during holiday season

• Retail sales jump on strong auto and internet buying. Economy in good shape for holiday season.

  There’s no quit in American shoppers. Retail sales rose faster than expected at the start of the holiday shopping season in November and pointed to steady growth in the U.S. economy.
  
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  Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season

  Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline. Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after ...
  
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• The best ways to plan for travel during the holiday season

  AAA says they are expecting 3 million more people to travel through the holidays this year than last year. "The Points Guy" editor at large Nicky Kelvin joins CBS News to discuss how to make the ...
  
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• Consumers feeling inflation pinch this holiday shopping season

  The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November. The news comes as consumers do their holiday shopping and the Federal Reserve weighs its final ...
  
  CBS News - Dec. 12

• Only 16% of holiday shoppers plan to spend more this season because of inflation, CNBC survey shows

  Participants in the CNBC All-America Economic Survey say that prices for holiday gifts are higher this year than last. That may be affecting spending patterns.
  
  CNBC - Dec. 12

• How consumers can protect themselves against porch pirates this holiday season

  A new consumer survey shows package thieves have stolen from 14 million Americans in just the last three months. National consumer correspondent Usher Quraishi shows how to protect yourself from ...
  
  CBS News - Dec. 11

• Tips for tipping this holiday season

  A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...
  
  CBS News - Dec. 10

• It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

  Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.
  
  The New York Times - Dec. 6

• How to avoid ticket scams during concert and holiday show season

  Americans lost over $2.3 million to online ticket scams this year, according to the FBI. Lucas Gutterman from U.S. Public Interest Research Group shares tips to protect yourself.
  
  CBS News - Dec. 4

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