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Gabrielle Olya

The Most-Wanted Holiday Gift in America? Cash To Cover Essentials

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Forget the latest tech or trend — what Americans want most this holiday season is financial relief. A new survey from Chime reveals that 58% of people would rather receive cash than anything wrapped under the tree. Even more telling, many say help paying essentials like utilities (58%), rent (51%) and credit card debt (44%) would be the ultimate gift. This shift highlights how rising costs are reshaping holiday traditions — and why practical support now feels more meaningful than luxury items.

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