6 Ways to Start Preparing Financially For Christmas NOW Story

6 Ways to Start Preparing Financially For Christmas NOW

Here are simple ways to start preparing financially for Christmas now. Don’t go into debt during the holiday season – you can get ready for presents and Christmas day all year long!

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One of the most dreaded things about Christmas and other holidays at that time of year (other than your in-laws coming to visit) is trying to do your holiday shopping.

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I am going to give you simple ways that you can start getting ready now for the holidays! They’re stressful enough without the dread of going into debt for a toy that will never be played with again!

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This way you’re financially prepared when Christmas comes – you only have a few things to get.

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Set aside an envelope, or even just a place in your budget, to save $50 per month.

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As my children outgrow toys and clothes, we re-sell them on Facebook groups for our geographical area.

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There are so many ways to earn gift cards for Amazon, Target, and other stores that are easy to do!

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It needs to be mentioned that spending $250-$450 each Christmas per child is a bit much for most budgets!

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Swipe up To LEARN MORE!

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