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Trussville is ringing in the holiday shopping season this week. During Thursday's Holiday Stroll, several local businesses had extended hours offered special discounts or holding giveaways. In addition to extended hours Thursday, Christmas carolers will be in Trussville on Saturday, getting people into the holiday spirit. This will start at 3 p.m. at Trussville's rotary clock and will kick off an evening of entertainment. Kids can visit Santa, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and much more.As people start their holiday shopping, the National Retail Federation expects spending will reach an all-time high.They predict people will spend an average of $902 per person for gifts, decorations, food and other winter holiday items.People are not only likely to spend more money this season but are also expected to start shopping early. Kimberly Palmer, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet, has some recommendations as you shop."The best thing to do is to really make a plan before you start spending," Palmer said. "Ideally, we want to use our savings and not debt to fund those purchases."NerdWallet recommends planning early, but waiting to purchase until specific items you're looking for go on sale. They said the price of electronics usually drops for Black Friday, while things like winter clothing items usually don't go on sale until late winter.When it comes to where people are expected to shop, the National Retail Federation predicts that 57% of all adults will shop online, 46% will shop at a department store and 23% will shop at small businesses.
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. —
Trussville is ringing in the holiday shopping season this week.
During Thursday's Holiday Stroll, several local businesses had extended hours offered special discounts or holding giveaways.
In addition to extended hours Thursday, Christmas carolers will be in Trussville on Saturday, getting people into the holiday spirit. This will start at 3 p.m. at Trussville's rotary clock and will kick off an evening of entertainment. Kids can visit Santa, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and much more.
As people start their holiday shopping, the National Retail Federation expects spending will reach an all-time high.
They predict people will spend an average of $902 per person for gifts, decorations, food and other winter holiday items.
People are not only likely to spend more money this season but are also expected to start shopping early.
Kimberly Palmer, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet, has some recommendations as you shop.
"The best thing to do is to really make a plan before you start spending," Palmer said. "Ideally, we want to use our savings and not debt to fund those purchases."
NerdWallet recommends planning early, but waiting to purchase until specific items you're looking for go on sale. They said the price of electronics usually drops for Black Friday, while things like winter clothing items usually don't go on sale until late winter.
When it comes to where people are expected to shop, the National Retail Federation predicts that 57% of all adults will shop online, 46% will shop at a department store and 23% will shop at small businesses.
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