Black Friday: The Real Cost of Overspending
Black Friday crowds are hitting record highs—but confidence is sinking. Washington’s spending addiction, not consumer behavior, is driving America’s affordability crisis.
Hello Friends!
Black Friday always tells us something about the economy. This year, it tells us everything.
The National Retail Federation expects a record 186.9 million shoppers, the most ever. If you only read headlines, you’d think Americans are overflowing with confidence. They aren’t.
According to the Conference Board, consumer confidence fell to 88.7…



