Holiday Spending & Saving Tips

Find out how not to go broke this holiday season!

The holidays are a time of the year where friends and family gather for food, laughter, storytelling, and, usually, presents! When it comes to gift giving, we've got some tips on ways to save and alternative ideas that you might not have thought of. However, we know that presents are not the only big expense that can arise during the holidays, so we've also put together some ideas on how to save on travel, parties, and more. Avoid that huge credit card bill in January by following our tips on how to save big this holiday season!

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How Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner Relates to Financial Planning

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Get Financially Ready for the Holidays

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7 Resolutions for a New Financial Year

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5 Ways to Host Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

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Take the Stress out of Holiday Shopping

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Non-Traditional Holiday Gift Ideas

While giving presents and making someone smile can feel great, the pressure to get the perfect gift can be overwhelming, costly and time-consuming. Many people are difficult to shop for or prefer to buy items they need themselves, which means some gifts go unused.

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How to Start Planning for This Year's Holiday Spending

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Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: What Not to Do

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How Not to Break the Bank this Valentine's Day

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Holiday Spending 101: 5 Naughty & Nice Tips

Now that we’re in the midst of the holiday season, do you know if you’ve been naughty or nice with your holiday shopping so far? If you don’t know or can’t answer, I’ve got a few naughty holiday shopping habits and nice ways to avoid them that might help you out this holiday season:

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Holiday Spending & Saving Tips

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