How To Enjoy The Holidays Without Breaking Your Budget
From Money Matters by Brought to you by Neighbors Federal Credit Union
December 17, 2025 · 7 min · Episode 96
About this episode
This episode provides practical steps to enjoy the holidays without incurring debt or stress.
We share a simple plan to enjoy the holidays without debt or stress, from setting a real budget to spotting fake sales and making meaningful gifts. Practical steps help you find last‑minute cash, use credit wisely, and start saving for next year now. • setting a holiday budget at 10% of take‑home pay • using last‑minute tactics like no‑spend weeks and canceling subscriptions • automating short bursts of savings and round‑ups • comparing prices and separating real deals from hype • leveraging...
Topics covered
- holiday budgeting
- debt management
- savings strategies
- gift giving
- financial planning
Keywords
- holiday budget
- no-spend weeks
- fake sales
- meaningful gifts
- last-minute cash
Sponsors
Neighbors Federal Credit Union
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