
How to Approach Holiday Spending Mindfully | Season 3 Episode 11
From The Core by Education Credit Union
November 7, 2025 · 18 min · Season 3 · Episode 11
About this episode
Colten Hibbs discusses mindful holiday spending with Reana Curry, offering budgeting tips and creative gift ideas.
On this episode of The Core , host Colten Hibbs talks with ECU's Vice President of the H&H Market, Reana Curry, about how to approach holiday spending mindfully. Renea shares practical advice on budgeting and preparing for gift-giving without overspending or facing last-minute financial stress. Through personal stories, she also offers creative ideas for celebrating beyond traditional gifts. Plus, Renea highlights ECU products like Skip-a-Pay and Holiday Loan options that can help you stay on track during the Christmas season.
People in this episode
Host: Colten Hibbs
Guest: Reana Curry
Topics covered
- holiday spending
- budgeting
- gift-giving
- financial stress
- creative celebration
Keywords
- holiday spending
- budgeting
- gift-giving
- financial stress
- ECU products
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ECU
Products: Skip-a-Pay, Holiday Loan
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