Holiday Spending

  • Managing holiday spending

    Three retail sale tags in red and green Christmas colors.

    Halloween is still a week away, but the stores are already stocked with Christmas items and many of us are thinking about gift purchases. So are merchants and credit card companies, who are anticipating $979.5 to $989 billion in holiday-related decoration and gift purchases in November and December, according to the National Retail Federation. This…

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  • Holiday Spending Tips

    Two women shopping with many holiday purchases

    It’s that time of year, where shopping is in the air and overspending can be a huge problem. Avoiding overspending can make holidays easier and allow you to enjoy the season and the months after.

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  • Saving for the Holidays

    one dollar bills in US currency with scrabble tiles spelling SAVE placed on top

    Shorter days and cooler temperatures remind us that holidays are just around the corner. Americans spend an overwhelming amount of money on gifts every year. It is great to shop and find that perfect gift for someone important in your life, but holiday spending habits can be counterproductive.

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