VA Responsible Holiday Shopping w/audio (WRP & CUTS) RH
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>>Tips for Staying on Budget This Holiday Season
(Undated) -- With most families in Virginia feeling financial pressure, it's important to avoid allowing your holiday shopping to dig you into a financial hole. Rebecca Hughes explains.Preview: Wrap Script:
Family Finance Expert Elizabeth Kiss says holiday spending can be like an addiction, so it's important to make a list, plan a budget, but most importantly base those decisions on this question...Preview: Always keep in mind that the holidays are not about wearing the most expensive clothes or buying the flashiest gifts but instead should be focused on creating lasting memories, enjoying time with your loved ones, and loving yourself by being gentle with your wallet.
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Many Virginians have started their holiday shopping, but experts advise to do it strategically. Finance Expert Elizabeth Kiss says the biggest mistake people make every year is thinking they can use credit temporarily.Preview: She advises making a budget and a plan based on the answer to the internal question: what is the minimum needed to have a joyous holiday? She reminds shoppers the holidays are making memories so be gentle with your wallet.