Most people go crazy with spending money during the holiday season. The holidays are not an excuse to spend money that you don’t have, go into debt, send the next year in attempts to get out of debt, only to do it all over again next December. We still have to maintain common sense while trying to give gifts, hosts parties, and spend time with loved ones. Here are 5 ways to save money during the holidays:
1. Look for bargains and deals. It pays to look for the coupon.
2. Save money on your electric bill. Set a timer for your Christmas lights. Is it really necessary to have your tree lights on at 2 am?
3. When hosting a dinner, ask dinner guests to bring their favorite dish. This will help keep costs down for you and add an element of surprise.
4. Bake gifts. Baked gifts are personal, low in costs, and go a long way.
5. Be realistic with your Christmas list. Do you really have 100 close friends? Prioritize.
