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Even Santa has a budget: A guide for holiday spending

The days are flying by and you haven't even started your holiday shopping. Sound familiar? While one frenzied day of shopping might be inevitable, you don't need to throw your budget smarts and shopping savvy in a snow bank to make sure you get everyone on your list a gift. Use our holiday buying guide to map out your plan of attack for spending and saving. Happy shopping!

 
Start the holiday season with "The List"

Hey, even Santa uses a list, right? Our holiday spending worksheet and calculator will help you make yours.

 
9 tips for setting your holiday budget and sticking to it

Sure, this seems a little Scrooge-like, but it'll help wrap up your holiday shopping without overspending.

 
18 ways to save money during the holidays

Don't start the new year in debt! Use these tips to make the most of your time and money.
Plus: 7 more ways to save your green

 
10 ways to make extra money for the holidays

Here are some ways to earn extra cash -- and add a little more jingle to your holiday spending.
Plus: Take our quiz to find out what you know -- or don't-- about holiday jobs

 

 

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