Afraid of overspending on holiday gifts? Set a budget. We’ll show you how. | USA Today
The holiday season is notorious for being emotionally charged, especially regarding gift-giving. The anxiety of choosing the perfect present and the fear of overspending often leads to stress. According to a survey, nearly seven in 10 shoppers anticipate exceeding their budget during this festive period. While setting a budget seems obvious, determining an appropriate gift amount is a subjective challenge. Various online tools, such as holiday budget calculators, offer assistance. One recommendation is to allocate 1.5% of your annual income for gifts, providing a straightforward approach to budgeting.
Wired magazine proposes a more personalized method involving ranking recipients by importance and calculating individual gift budgets accordingly. WalletHub takes a tailored approach by offering a free holiday budget to users, emphasizing the importance of spending within one’s financial means. Financial experts suggest following the 50-30-20 rule, allocating a portion of discretionary income to holiday spending. However, regardless of the strategy chosen, the consensus among experts is clear – having a budget and adhering to it is crucial. Setting expectations through open communication with loved ones and exploring creative gift-giving alternatives can also ease the pressure of staying within budget………..
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If you stick to the boundaries you set on how much you spend per holiday season, you will be able to limit your spending to accommodate to your savings. Your family and friends will value the reason you chose that gift more than how much you spend on it.
You should have a limited budget for the holiday season that way you save money either way friends and family are not really focused on the price of the gift, they a more focused on your intentions