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Speak Out: How Much Will You Spend This Holiday Season?

Retail experts say spending will increase by 4 percent in 2012 over 2011.

Americans will spend nearly $600 billion this holiday season, according to several new studies out.

Retail experts say the growth over 2011 — 4 percent — is only average because of higher gas prices, a presidential election and concerns about the economy.

What about you?

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Will you spend the same amount, more or less on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays this year? Why?

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