As you are probably well aware, the end of the year is just around the corner, and that means it’s nearly holiday time! It’s the time to get away from the daily grind and spend time with friends and family- but taking time out and buying gifts etc. also means doing some financial planning, so follow these financial planning guidelines just to be safe.
Christmas time is a time of giving, but that doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank. Get creative and think of some amazing and thoughtful gift ideas which are also affordable. This type of thinking will go a long way when it comes to financial planning for the holidays!
As mentioned in other posts, it’s important to create a budget and stick with it. However, it’s understandable that this may be a little difficult during the holiday season. Look for special deals which may help you stick to your budget. You’d be surprised at what you can find!
The holiday period is a great time to find some holiday work. Restaurants are extremely busy during this time, and there is also a great demand for house sitters! Consider finding yourself a holiday job for some extra cash which will help you with your financial planning!
Yes, it may be tempting to use that credit card a little more than usual when spreading the holiday cheer, but rather try and avoid this as you may end up in trouble later. Do your best to stick your holiday budget while still having a good time.
All in all, it’s important to enjoy yourself during this holiday season, but make sure that you do some financial planning before-hand so that you can have a care-free holiday with no nasty surprises.
