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4 tips to help control money you’ll spend around the holidays.

Happy Holiday’s, and here’s to a beautiful 2017! 
All it really takes to keep your holiday spending from ruining your post season mood is some preparation and planning. No new tricks required! Be organized for the season.
The first is simply to get yourself together and plan what you want to happen. Get your calendar and take note of the important activities that will happen in the next few weeks. Things like when is the company’s Christmas party and when your house guests are scheduled to arrive for the holidays (e.g. siblings, parents, etc).
List what you need to prepare during these times so you are not caught unaware. Create your gift list and the grocery list for any food and house items that you have to buy. You should also take note of special dates like when your holiday vacation will start.
Make sure you have given your gifts to colleagues before this date. All of these lists will help you keep tabs on all the activities and preparations that you have to accomplish. It will keep you from forgetting important purchases and hopefully avoid unexpected expenses.
Determine the costs involved and how you can afford it. When you have organized what needs to be ... more

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