How Do You Stick to Your Holiday Budget?
The Better Business Bureau has provided some tips, but we want to know if you have any tricks up your sleeve for not breaking the bank during the holidays.
Have you spotted the holiday commercials already? The jingling Hershey kisses in the shape of a Christmas tree got my attention recently. The holidays are bright and fun, but all the parties, musicals, dinners out and more can really take a toll on your budget. But it's no doubt the gifts that carve the biggest chunk out of your wallet. According to the Better Business Bureau, retailers are expecting holiday spending to increase this year over last. The National Retail Federation reports that “American shoppers will spend just under $750 on average on their holiday purchases this year, with a record percentage of shoppers buying online.” The BBB teamed up with Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions to offer financial tips to help manage …
