Black Friday weekend recently passed us by, and retail spending was through the roof!  Consumers spent 50.06B on goods, up 8.7% from a year earlier.  This definitely helps shore up concerns that the economy is completely in the gutter, as retail spending is a key metric used to determine current economic health.  While the numbers for retails pending are still good, we are unfortunately sitting steady at a 9.1% unemployment rate, with current numbers released today indicating the applications submitted for unemployment benefits actually went up in November.

So what can consumers do if they are strapped for money this holiday season?  Consumers here, would be smart to start checking into hard money lenders in Arizona.  By consulting with a hard money specialist, you can ensure that you have the necessary capital to make this holiday season a favorable one for you and your family!