How to Save for the Holidays

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As the holiday season approaches, many people wonder how they are going to pay for all the gifts that they need to purchase. With a little preparation, you can save for the holidays and afford to buy for everyone on your list.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Develop a spending plan. Creating a holiday budget at the beginning of the year will let you know how much money you need to put away monthly in order to cover the cost of the holidays.
Step 2

Start a holiday savings club. These clubs require that you put away money each month to save for the holiday season. As shopping season begins, you receive a check of your accumulated savings.
Step 3

Use a piggy bank or jug to collect change. Toss any spare change that you have lying around into the bank. Redeem the change at the start of the holiday season at a coin counter.
Step 4

Buy gifts throughout the year. To save money for the holidays, don't wait until the last minute and make all of your purchases at once.
Step 5

Earn some extra cash and put it away to spend on the holidays. Sell some books on Amazon.com or hold auctions on eBay. Your earnings should be put away and not used until the holiday season arrives.

Tips & Warnings

Don't go overboard on your holiday spending. You should only purchase gifts that you can afford.
Avoid using your credit card if you have not saved for the holidays. Instead, consider making some homemade gifts.