Ready to get an early start on that holiday gift list? Hold on. Holiday shopping this year isn’t business as usual. Prices on many items are higher, tariffs are shifting, and timing is everything. A new report finds that consumers expect to drop their holiday gift spending by 11% compared to last year.

So, as you approach your holiday shopping, Consumer says that buying earlier can lock in lower prices and give you the best selection before the most popular items sell out. -- But buying early doesn’t mean buying more, sticking to your list helps make sure your budget stays on track!

Waiting too long can also cost you. Prices often climb as the holidays get closer, and tariffs, shipping costs, or product shortages could push them even higher. Shopping early can be convenient, but it can s

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