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12 money tips from holiday 'experts'

12 money tips from holiday 'experts'
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Every holiday season, we revisit the prophetic words of Charles Dickens.

No, not the life lessons Ebenezer Scrooge learned from Marley, Tiny Tim and a couple of time-traveling spirits in "A Christmas Carol." Instead, many of us find that the holidays offer the best of times and the worst of times.

But you won't have to struggle with a tale of two (or more) holiday financial disasters if you follow the advice of some celebrated Christmas characters.

We've taken a look at a dozen seasonal celebrants. Each embodies a valuable money message to make the days merry and bright.


 

 

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