Will shoppers really spend more this holiday season than they did last year? It depends on who you ask.By most measures, Americans are feeling good about the economy. A monthly gauge of consumer confidence is at a 17-year high. The unemployment rate is at a 17-year-low. The stock market continues to hit all-time peaks, while gas remains relatively cheap.
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