Finance Tips for the Holiday Season

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Fall is almost here, which means that the holiday season is right around the corner.  The majority of people devastate their yearly budget during the holiday season. With the holiday season fast approaching, it is important to have a plan so that you can be financially responsible. 

Check Your Balances Often 

During the holiday season, there are a number of things to spend money on, like gifts or food for the holiday spread. It’s easy to blindly swipe your card for all of the many purchases that the holiday season brings. Checking your bank balances often can be a great reality check that allows you to see where you are constantly. 

Create a Holiday Budget

Creating a holiday budget can also help you from overspending. By allocating money for things such as food, gifts, and traveling, you can make sure that you don’t throw away all of the hard work you’ve done throughout the year to be financially responsible. 

Put Your Holiday Purchases on a Credit Card

Using a credit card responsibly can actually be a great way to not spend an exuberant amount of cash this holiday season. Especially if your credit card has offers like cashback or is interest-free for a small period of time. As long as you devise a plan to pay it off quickly, this is a great way to pay for holiday expenses over time. 

 

The holidays are a great time to spend with family but it can also be expensive to get more information on opening a credit card account or to go over budgeting options contact us to speak with one of our Member Advisors.