Get your wallet ready—it’s that time again with the holidays right around the corner. An estimated 91 percent of Americans will celebrate in some form this holiday season, a November report from the National Retail Federation shows. And for most people, celebration means spending.
According to a September study by the Deloitte Center for Industry Insights, the average consumer plans to shell out $1,455 on holiday expenses this year, including food, travel and gifts. And by taking a few extra steps when you’re shopping, you can rev up your rewards earnings every time you use your credit card.
