‘Tis the season … for spending

According to a new survey, the average person will spend $1,556 to prepare for the holidays and get their homes ready for guests. About $235 will be spent on holiday home decor, $375 on holiday gifts and $645 on other hosting expenses. On top of that, there’s $301 on food and drink -- and $375 on gifts. Is it too late to get a second job? (New York Post)