same as last year. but the news isn't all rosie. toys 'r' us holiday hiring will fall. some retailers it's cheaper to increase the hours of existing workers. toys 'r' us plans to hire about 40,000 seasonal workers. and the stores just aren't looking for salespeople. they are looking for extra workers and shipping facilities and stock rooms. shipping companies like fed ex and ups. they expect million shipments through the holiday season, that is 12% increase from last year. fred smith says the uptake in business is due to intermediate intermediate internet shopping whether you have a job or not. everyone needs to save money in this shaky economy. so how can you maximize your holiday gift giving while watching your wallet? retailers are pulling out all