Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Santa, Scrooge, and Christmas Spending

Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

It can also be the most expensive.

You don’t have to be a Scrooge, but by setting—and sticking to—a budget and shopping wisely, you can have a great Christmas without experiencing the hangover of the January credit card bill.

5 Christmas Saving Tips

1. Write it down. Write down your plans—everything from events to meals to the people you plan to buy for. This way you can see everything that you need to spend money on.

2. Make a budget. And stay within it to avoid maxing out your credit card.

3. Make a list. And stick to it! Once you have your gifts, stop scrolling through Facebook Marketplace or Amazon.

4. Shop secondhand. Need a new outfit for a dinner or even toys for your kids? You’d be surprised what other people give away.

5. Shop local. Support small and local businesses and avoid the current supply chain circus.

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Santa, Scrooge, and Christmas Spending

5 Christmas Saving Tips

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