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Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

04.06.2026 5

The Conversation

Ali Besharat

Colorado is suffering from Christmas Tree inflation because Denver imports most of them—from North Carolina and the Pacific Northwest

A retailer in Denver must also cover local operational overhead, such as labor costs, storage and the rental of temporary sales lots.

16.12.2025 10

Fortune

Ali Besharat

Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?

Most Christmas trees are imported from other states, which drives up costs.

15.12.2025 10

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Ali Besharat