Carving a Holiday Budget

Dec 6, 2021

The holidays are a time for giving, but often people can be a little overgenerous during this time of year and later find themselves in financial trouble. According to a survey by Country Financial 32 percent are feeling the greatest stress around holiday finances.1

Here are our top tips for saving money during the holiday season:

  1. Create a Holiday Budget
  • Monthly Income – Monthly Expenses = Your Holiday Budget
  • Make a list of everyone you will buy for and how much you will spend on each person, then stick to it!
  • Also, consider setting a gift budget for the entire year to better anticipate costs and save for additional holiday spending monthly. This will allow for smoother month-to-month budget tracking.
  1. Pay with Cash
  • When you pay with cash, you can get a better handle on how much you are spending. You are forced to stick to your budget because you can’t spend cash you don’t have!
  1. Pay with Gift Cards
  • There are websites and stores where you can purchase gift cards at a discounted price. Shop with them and you are automatically saving money. Shop for items on sale or at a discount store and save even more money!

For assistance with budgeting during the holidays or any time of year contact Preston Englund at (402) 461-4893 or email at .

1 https://www.countryfinancial.com/en/about-us/newsroom/waiting-for-a-holiday-miracle-santa-needs-to-leave-nearly-60k.html

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