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Tis the season for spending!
Holiday shopping trips can get pretty pricey pretty quickly.
According to aPissedConsumer.comsurvey, 29.8% of consumers expect to spend between $500-$1000 on holiday shopping.
Even better: think about exactly what you want to buy them.
Remember, you only have to cut it out for two months max.
Look for Deals
Another obvious tip dont settle for full price!
Look for stores offering sales, or peruse sites like RetailMeNot to get coupons for certain retailers.
When youre shopping forThanksgiving appetizers or giftsfor your friends, only pay with that cash.
That way, you always know exactly how much money youre working with.
You also wont be tempted to put purchases you dont have the money for on credit cards.
This is especially helpful when shopping forfood and drinksfor holiday soirees.
Buying in bulk feeds a lot of people while saving you money.
Warehouse stores also tend to have a lot of really good deals on hot ticket gifts.
Consider Other Types of Gifts
Not every presentyou give has to cost money.
If you have an artistic skill, you could make something for someone, like pottery or a painting.
This way, you get to explore your creativity while checking someone off your gift list.
you could also offer afavor or experienceto someone, like offering to pet sit or wash someones car.
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