(InvestigateTV) - More than half of Americans, about 52%, think inflation is going to ruin their holiday season, according to a WalletHub survey.

John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, described the finding this way."We found that more than half, around 52% of Americans think inflation is going to ruin Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate," Kiernan said.

The survey also found 79% of respondents have a holiday budget that is the same size as last year or smaller.