Don’t let the holidays break the bank

It’s officially the season of giving, and for most people that means spending a little more this month. In fact, a new report by PWC Canada shows that Canadians are planning to spend more this season than their American counterparts. Over two thirds of consumers believe the economy will remain steady or perform better over the next six months, and half are expecting product prices to be higher than last year. Canadian consumers are planning to spend the same or more than last year—an average of CA$1,507 each, which is slightly higher than their US counterparts. [PWC Canada] For the actual breakdown, 53 per cent of…