The Importance of Being Thrifty This Christmas Season
What is one of the biggest complaints after the Christmas and holiday season has passed? For most people it is the amount of money they spend to celebrate! In fact, this is the time of year that most people end up with the most debt that they have ever had. They then spend the next year trying to pay this off, only to do it all over again when the Christmas and holiday season rolls back around.
For those who want to enjoy the holidays, but do so on a budget, then the key is to be thrifty in everything that you do this Christmas and holiday season. But, how can you be thrifty? Here are some great ideas that everyone can utilize!
Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
- For those who will be buying video games as presents, consider going for preowned games from reputable retailers. You will find the cost savings can be as much as 50%, and most reputable retailers are going to have inspected the game to ensure it will work properly. The same can be said for buying gaming systems during the Christmas and holiday season. Refurbished game systems can save a few hundred dollars in many cases.
- Think outside the box when it comes to gifts. For example, if you have someone in your family who is that person that you literally cannot buy them anything since they have it all, then figure out something that you can do. If the person loves certain sweet treats, then bake them a tin of these they can have all on their own. This can be a meaningful gift that does not break the bank.
- Shop the sales! As the Christmas and holiday season get closer, you will find that several stores and even websites will have great deals. Shop the sales rather than getting everything at once. With sales, you may find yourself saving up to 70% off of the retail price, yet you are still getting someone the item that they wanted. While Black Friday is a huge shopping deal, you will find that many deals on Cyber Monday are even better!
- Download a shopping buddy if you decide to shop online. There are tons out there to choose from. These shopping buddies are meant to scour the Internet to find coupons that you can use and ensure you have the lowest price for the item in your cart. It can be a great way to get added savings when coupled with sales.
- Shop second-hand stores for some items. You will have to pay attention to the state of the item, but this is perfect for those who plan on giving jewelry or other items this Christmas and holiday season. You may find name-brand jewelry that would cost thousands of dollars new years ago, but is not only $50 or so. While it may be vintage aka secondhand…vintage is all the rage these days.
Remember, the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season is all about giving…so don’t go broke trying to make this work!