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SPECIAL REPORT
Christmas in July

Christmas in July

It's July and many Americans are just breaking free from last year's Christmas credit card debt.

While most people say they'll pay off their holiday credit card bills in two or three months, it actually takes them six, according to the American Bankers Association. It's what personal finance experts call "a holiday hangover."

This series of stories looks at how to do a little financial planning now to save yourself a lot of trouble -- and money -- when Santa Claus comes to town. Whether it's cutting your debt, buying a new car for that special someone, hanging your stocking by a new chimney or saving up for that perfect gift, just click on the icons below and go.

Credit cards and the holidays
Holiday gifts should last longer than the credit card balance
By Lucy Lazarony

PLUS: Holiday spending tips

Giving a car for Christmas Plan to give a car for Christmas? Start saving now, but shop later
By Lucy Lazarony
A home for the holidays Start now to buy that new home in time for the holidays
By Michael D. Larson

PLUS: Buying a house: From start to finish

Saving for holiday shopping Find your best ways to save now for holiday shopping this winter
By Michael D. Larson

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