Holiday Shopping: What Are Your Plans?

With the big year-end shopping holidays fast approaching, the credit market freeze couldn’t come at a worse time for consumers, retailers and the broader economy.

Despite Congressional and House approval of the infamous $700 billion bailout for financial institutions, industry watchers say it doesn’t guarantee that nervous lenders will unstick credit restrictions and get money flowing again to cash-strapped consumers – or that budget-conscious Americans will want to splurge any extra money at the mall.

We’re not even to Halloween yet, and retailers are already discussing Christmas discounts.

We’re interested in hearing what you’re thinking about the upcoming holiday, and plans for shopping. Planning to cut back this year? Spend more? About the same? Click the comment link below and tell us what you’re thinking at this point. Remember, your privacy is protected, as no email addresses get published on this site. We’d love to hear from you on this topic.