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To control holiday spending, be like Santa and make a list

By John Butler

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 18, 2011

~~<p><strong>Question</strong>: It is easy to overspend on gifts, parties and unnecessary sale items during the holiday season. What can consumers do to prevent overspending this time of the year?</p>
<p><strong>Answer</strong>: Do what Santa does. He &quot;makes a list and checks it twice.&quot; Think carefully about both who will be on your gift list and how much you are comfortable spending. This is a happy season, and you don't want excessive spending to ruin the experience. You don't have to buy a gift for everyone you know.</p>
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Question: It is easy to overspend on gifts, parties and unnecessary sale items during the holiday season. What can consumers do to prevent overspending this time of the year?

Answer: Do what Santa does. He "makes a list and checks it twice." Think carefully about both who will be on your gift list and how much you are comfortable spending. This is a happy season, and you don't want excessive spending to ruin the experience. You don't have to buy a gift for everyone you know. Login for more...



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