Forget the gadgets, sweaters, and trending gifts. According to a new holiday survey, 58% of Americans say what they really want for Christmas this year is cash. Not a gift card. Not a surprise box. Straight cash.
Other top wish list items include clothing, jewelry, essential bills like rent or mortgage being paid, and experience gifts like concerts, travel, and sports events. The shift reflects a year of tight budgets, inflation, and rising cost of living.
This year, people are prioritizing financial breathing room over holiday wrapping paper. Cash gives flexibility: pay bills, save, shop, or spend later.